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Kingdom of Naples, Frederick I of Naples (III of Aragon) (1496-1501)
Country: Kingdom of Naples (Italian states)
Grade: VG/F
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: ND (1496-1501)
Value: 1 Cavallo (1/1440)
Currency: Piastra (1266-1812)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 17/18 mm
Shape: Round (irregular)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑ (45°)
Demonetized: yes
References: MIR# 110
Obverse:
Head of the king radiated turned to the right.
Lettering: ✿FEDERICVS ◦◦◦ REX◦
Reverse:
Gradient horse on the right surmounted by a star, in exergue, between stars and circles, letter or symbol of the coiner.
Lettering:
EQUITAS◦REGNI◦ ✩
◦✩L✩◦
Edge:
Smooth.
Comments:
Also for horses there are many variations , in particular there is one (very rare) where at D the king's head is turned to the left. It should also be noted that many horses have been riveted on horses of previous sovereigns and the signs of both mintings are often seen on these coins.
History:
Frederick (April 19, 1452 – November 9, 1504), sometimes called Frederick IV or Frederick of Aragon, was the last King of Naples of the Neapolitan branch of the House of Trastámara, ruling from 1496 to 1501. He was the second son of Ferdinand I, younger brother of Alfonso II, and uncle of Ferdinand II, his predecessor.
A combination of King Louis XII of France and Frederick's famous cousin King Ferdinand II of Aragon had continued the claim of Louis's predecessor, King Charles VIII of France, to Naples and Sicily. In 1501 they deposed Frederick; Naples initially went to Louis, but by 1504 a falling-out led to Naples' seizure by Ferdinand, after which it remained part of the Spanish possessions until the end of the War of the Spanish Succession. (Wikipedia)
Reference : MIR# 110
Source : https://numismatica-italiana.lamoneta.it...
Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)