© Corpus Nummorum Italicorum Vol.1
© Corpus Nummorum Italicorum Vol.1
Gold Ecu - Charles III ND
| Gold | 3.4 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles III the Good (1504-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1504-1553 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu (3.8) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#417184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large cross with trefoil ends in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +NIL DEEST TIMENTIBVS DEVM T P P
Comment
As for his whole coinage, this coin is struck under the name of Charles II who did not consider his predecessor as having held the title before dying at the age 8.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu - Charles III ND (1504-1553) from Duchy of Savoy is that it was used as a form of currency in the 16th century, and its value was equivalent to three livres tournois, which was a significant amount at the time.
