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© Monete dei Reali di Savoia
Gold Ecu - Charles III ND
| Gold | 3.4 g | 27 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 | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#417225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate cross with rose center, trefoil ends in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +SA ROMA IMP PRINC VICA PERP
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 (Savoy (France), French States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles III, who was the Duke of Savoy from 1504 until his death in 1553. During this time, the Duchy of Savoy was a powerful state in northern Italy and France, and the Gold Ecu was a widely used currency throughout Europe. The fact that it was made of gold and weighed 3.4 grams indicates that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin during its time.
