© Chaponnière et Firmenich SA
© Chaponnière et Firmenich SA
Gold Rider - Charles III ND
| Gold |
| Issuer | Duchy of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles III the Good (1504-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1504-1553 |
| Value | 1 Gold Rider (3.8) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#372875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Mauritius galloping right, holding flag.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✣ ஃ ⵓ A : DOMINO : FACTVM : EST : ISTVD
Comment
As for his whole coinage, this coin is struck under the name of Charles II who did not consider his predecessor as having held the title before dying at the age 8.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Rider coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles III, who was the Duke of Savoy from 1504 to 1553. The coin features an image of Charles III on horseback, hence the name "Gold Rider." The coin was minted in gold, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time, and was used as a symbol of the duchy's wealth and power.
