© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold Ecu - Catherine of Navarre ND
| Gold | 3.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Béarn (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lady | Catherine of Navarre (1483-1517) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1484 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#367073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with two swords and two crowns in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✣ DOMIՈVS ⵓ ILLVMIՈATIO ⵓ MEA ⵓ ET ⵓ SALVS
Translation: The Lord is my light and salvation.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu - Catherine of Navarre ND (1483-1484) from Lordship of Béarn (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Catherine of Navarre, who was the queen regent of France from 1483 to 1484, while her son, Francis II, was still a minor. This period saw the end of the Hundred Years' War and the beginning of the Wars of Religion in France, which lasted for over three decades and had a profound impact on the country's political and social landscape. Despite the turmoil, the Gold Ecu remained a stable and trusted currency, reflecting the wealth and power of the French monarchy during this time.
