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© Poey d'Avant
Gold Ecu - John III and Catherine I ND
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Navarre |
|---|---|
| King | John III (1484-1516) |
| Queen | Catherine I (1483-1517) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1512 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#426155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in quatrefoil, trefles in spandrils.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SIT NOmEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM
Lettering (regular font): SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM
Interesting fact
The Gold Ecu coin from the Kingdom of Navarre, featuring John III and Catherine I, has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The coin was minted with a unique "secret mark" or "signature" of the mint master, which was a small letter or symbol that was added to the coin's design. This secret mark was used to verify the coin's authenticity and to distinguish it from counterfeit coins. This feature was a pioneering effort in the field of numismatics and helped to establish the credibility of the Kingdom of Navarre's currency.
