© MDC Monaco Monnaies de Collection sarl
© MDC Monaco Monnaies de Collection sarl
2 Gold Ecus - Charles in the name of Charles VI ND
1420 year| Gold | 5.99 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VI (1380-1422) |
| Regent | Charles (1418-1422) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1420 |
| Value | 2 Gold Ecus |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.99 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#414257 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross in pointy quadrilobe with four lilies in angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC INPERAT
Lettering (regular font): + XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC INPERAT
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Gold Ecus coin from France, minted in the name of Charles VI in 1420, is that it was part of a currency reform effort by the French king to stabilize the country's economy during a time of financial crisis. The coin was introduced as a new standardized currency, replacing the various local currencies that were in use across different regions of France. This coin, made of gold and weighing 5.99 grams, was intended to be a reliable and trustworthy medium of exchange for the French people, and it played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce during this time period.
