Cavallo of Charles VIII, King of France from Aquila

1483–98

Medium: Silver
Dimensions: 1.95 g, 3:00, 15.8 mm
Credit Line: Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001
Accession Number: 2001.87.23921
Geography: Made in Aquila, Italy
Culture: French
Period: 15th century
Classification: Numismatics
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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: KROLUS D[star]G[star] REX FRR. Crowned shield with triple fleurs-de-lys.

Reverse Description: CIVITAS [A]Q[VIL]ANA. Cross with forked ends. Traces of second, smaller cross at 45 degrees to main cross.

Provenance

Yale University Library, New Haven, Conn., by 2001; transferred to the Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn., 2001

Object copyright

Additional information

cavalli, coins, money

J. MUDIE
BRENET

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