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© CGB
½ Gold Ecu with sun of Dauphiné - Charles IX
1566 year| Gold (.958) | 1.68 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1560-1574) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1566 |
| Value | ½ Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 1.68 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#368056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XPS. VINCIT. XPS REGNAT. XPS. IN. 1566. D.
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Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gold Ecu with sun of Dauphiné - Charles IX 1566 from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles IX, who was king from 1560 until his death in 1574. During his reign, France was experiencing significant economic growth and cultural changes, including the rise of trade and commerce, and the development of new technologies and artistic movements. The coin's design, which features the sun of Dauphiné, a symbol of the French monarchy, and the coat of arms of Charles IX, reflects the political and cultural influences of the time.
