© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
½ Gold Angel - Louis XI ND
1467 year| Gold (.958) | 2.21 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XI (1461-1483) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1467 |
| Value | ½ Gold Angel (11⁄12 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 2.21 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#422474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: XPS VInCIT REGnAT ET IMPERAT
Lettering (regular font): XPS VINCIT REGNAT ET IMPERAT
Translation: Christ defeats, rules, and commands.
Comment
On June 19, 1467, the king had tribute coins minted for envoys from the embassy of King Edward IV of England.
Interesting fact
The ½ Gold Angel - Louis XI ND (1467) coin from France features an angel holding a shield with the French coat of arms, symbolizing the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
