Ducat - Charles I

€308,726.00
IssuerSavoy (France)
Year1482-1490
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Ducat (4)
CurrencyTeston (1434-1553)
CompositionGold
Weight3.48 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Fr#1028, Biaggi#197, MIR#225
Obverse descriptionHalf-bust of Charles I to right, wearing cap.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering☩ KAROLVS · DVX · SABAVDIE · PRINC · M
(Translation: Charles, duke of Savoy.)
Reverse descriptionSavoyard shield surmounted by a knot, dividing House of Savoy`s motto in gothic script, within double quadrilobate frame with beads.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering☩ DNS · MICHI · ADIVTOR · Z · EGO · DESPICIA FERT
(Translation: God is my helper and I shall despise my enemies. Through unity and religion we are bind.)
Edge
MintCornavin, modern-day Geneva,Switzerland
Turin, Italy
MintageND (1482-1490)  - -
Catalog ID4377497520
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