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½ Gold Ecu with sun - Louis XII ND
1498 year| Gold (.963) | 1.75 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XII (1498-1515) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1498 |
| Value | ½ Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.963) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#329553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lilied cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: XPS: VICIT: XPS: REGNAT: XPS: IPER
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gold Ecu with sun - Louis XII ND (1498) from France is that it was minted during the reign of King Louis XII, who was known for his military conquests and his efforts to centralize power in France. The coin's design, which features a sun on the obverse (front) side and a crowned shield on the reverse (back) side, symbolizes the king's authority and the power of the French monarchy. The use of gold in the coin's minting also reflects the wealth and prestige of the French crown at the time.
