© Catalogue du médaillier de Savoie
© Catalogue du médaillier de Savoie
Gold Rider - Charles III ND
| Gold | 3.25 g | 28 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 | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#417046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of Savoy arms in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +MARCHIO IN ITALIA P C F
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. During his rule, he sought to promote trade and commerce in the region, which led to the minting of this coin as a standard circulation coin. The coin's design features a rider on horseback, which symbolizes the duke's efforts to promote economic growth and development in the region.
