© Corpus Nummorum Italicorum Vol.1
© Corpus Nummorum Italicorum Vol.1
Gold Rider - Charles III ND
| Gold | 3.4 g | 29 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#417029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. Maurice on horseback galloping to right in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +A DOMINO FACTVM EST ISTVD G B
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 the Duchy of Savoy, which was a region in France that was ruled by the House of Savoy, a royal family that also ruled Italy. The coin's gold content and small weight of 3.4 grams make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
