© Catalogue du médaillier de Savoie
© Catalogue du médaillier de Savoie
Gold Ecu - Amadeus IX ND
| Gold | 3.35 g |
| Issuer | Duchy of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Amadeus IX the Happy (1465-1472) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1465-1472 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Teston (1434-1553) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.35 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#416909 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross in quadrilobe.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ DEVS ⁑ In ⁑ ADIVTORIVm ⁑ mEVm ⁑ In⁑TEnDE
Lettering (regular font): ✠ DEVS ⁑ IN ⁑ ADIVTORIVM ⁑ MEVM ⁑ IN⁑TENDE
Translation: God, come to me help.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu - Amadeus IX ND (1465-1472) from Duchy of Savoy is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in the region of Savoy. The coin was issued during the reign of Amadeus IX, who was the Duke of Savoy from 1465 until his death in 1472. During this time, the region was facing political and economic challenges, including conflicts with neighboring states and the impact of the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation. Despite these challenges, the Gold Ecu - Amadeus IX ND (1465-1472) remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its gold content and historical significance making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
