© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Gold Ducat - Peter II of Bourbon ND
| Gold | 3.47 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Peter II (1483-1503) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1488-1503 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (20) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#168435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Duque on horseback in full armor turned right, holding sword in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⚜ DEXTE ★ RA ★ DNI ★ EXALTA ★ VIT ★ ME ★
Unabridged legend: Dextera Domini Exalta.
Translation: The armed hand of the lord exalted me.
Interesting fact
The Gold Ducat - Peter II of Bourbon ND (1488-1503) from Principality of Dombes (French States) is an extremely rare coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France, when the country was torn apart by religious wars between Catholics and Protestants. Despite this, the coin still features the image of the king, Peter II of Bourbon, signifying the enduring power of the monarchy even in times of strife.
