Savoy (France) Gold Ducat - Louis I, 1440 – 1465
Information
Country
Savoy (France)
Savoy (France)
Currency
Livre
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Gold Ducat
Year
1440 – 1465
Ruler
Louis I
(1440–1465)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.5
Diameter (mm)
24.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Gold Ducat from Savoy (France). Issued from 1440 to 1465. Struck in Gold. Measures 24.3 mm and weighs 3.5 g.
- Obverse
- The duke riding a horse to the right, holding sword cutting legend. (Louis, duke of Savoy.)
- Reverse
- Shield of Savoy with a helmet above, and letters FE RT around, in an angled quadrilobe. (Marquis and prince in Italy. Through unity and religion we are bind.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1440-1465) ✠ | — | Mint master: Francesco Garino | ||
| ND (1440-1465) ✿ | — | Mint master: Giacomo Filippi |
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