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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold Ecu - John III and Catherine ND
| Gold | 3.38 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Navarre |
|---|---|
| Queen | Catherine I (1483-1517) |
| King | John III (1484-1516) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1516 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#367092 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross within quatrefoil.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SIT ⸰ NOMEN ⸰ DOMINI ⸰ BENEDICTVM
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Interesting fact
The Gold Ecu coin from the Kingdom of Navarre, featuring John III and Catherine, has a unique feature - it has a tiny hole in the center, known as a "nose hole." This was added to the coin's design to make it easier for people to thread the coin onto a cord or chain, allowing them to wear it as a pendant or amulet. This feature is not commonly found in coins from other regions or time periods, making it a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin.
