© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
Double Gold Ecu - Louis II
1578 year| Gold | 6.56 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Louis II (1560-1582) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1578 |
| Value | 2 Gold Ecu (40) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.56 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#219641 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floral cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +DNS. ADIVTOR. ET. REDEM. MEVS. 1578
Translation: The Lord is my help and my redemptor.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Gold Ecu - Louis II 1578 from Principality of Dombes (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis II, who was the Duke of Orleans and the King of France from 1574 until his death in 1578. This period saw the establishment of the French States, a confederation of provinces that sought to assert their independence from the French monarchy. The Double Gold Ecu was likely minted as a symbol of the wealth and power of the Principality of Dombes, which was one of the provinces that made up the French States. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
