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½ écu d'or à la couronne - Louis XI ND
| Gold (.963) | 1.7 g | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XI (1461-1483) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1461-1474 |
| Value | ½ Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.963) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#329549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Floriated cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: XPC : VINCIT : REGNAT : IMPERAT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ écu d'or à la couronne - Louis XI ND (1461-1474) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in France. Louis XI, who ruled from 1461 to 1483, implemented a number of reforms aimed at strengthening the French economy and centralizing power in the monarchy. The coin's design, which features a crowned shield with the French fleur-de-lis, symbolizes the power and authority of the French monarchy during this period. Despite being a standard circulation coin, the ½ écu d'or à la couronne is a rare and valuable collector's item today, with only a limited number of coins known to exist.
