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Gold Ecu - Charles in the name of Charles VI ND
1419 year| Gold | 4.07 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VI (1380-1422) |
| Regent | Charles (1418-1422) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1419 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.07 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#414229 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross in a quadrilobe with four lilies in angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + XPC VInCIT XPC REGNAT XPC INPERAT
Lettering (regular font): + XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC INPERAT
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu - Charles in the name of Charles VI ND (1419) from France 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 VI, who was known as "Charles the Mad" due to his mental health issues. Despite these challenges, Charles VI was able to maintain the stability of the French currency and implement reforms that helped to strengthen the French economy. The Gold Ecu was a significant part of this effort, as it was a widely accepted and trusted form of currency that helped to facilitate trade and commerce throughout Europe.
