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Gold Ducat - Philibert I

Features

Issuer Duchy of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States)
Duke Philibert I (1472-1482)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1472-1482
Value 1 Ducat (4)
Currency Teston (1434-1553)
Composition Gold
Weight 3.47 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
362705
References Dy féodales# 2731
Jean Duplessy. Les monnaies françaises féodales. Maison Platt, Paris, France (2 volumes).
, Fr# 1025
Coin & Currency Institute (publisher). Gold Coins of the World. Coin & Currency Institute (7 volumes).

Obverse

The duke riding a horse to the right, holding sword cutting legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + PhILIBeR T' D' + S aBaV D'

Unabridged legend: Philibertus Dux Sabaudiae

Translation: Philibert, duke of Savoy...

Reverse

Shield of Savoy with a helmet above, and letters FE RT around, in an angled quadrilobe.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
MAR ChIO IN ITA LIA P
FERT

Lettering (regular font):
MAR ChIO IN ITA LIA P
FERT

Unabridged legend:
Marchio In Italiae Princeps
Foedere Et Religione Tenerum

Translation:
... marquis and prince in Italy.
Through unity and religion we are bind.

Mint

Bourg, modern-day Bourg-Saint-Maurice, France

Comments

FERT refers to the motto of the House of Savoy; its exact meaning remains subject to debate.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1472-1482) 

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