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Gold Ecu - Louis I ND
| Gold | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Louis I (1440-1465) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1440-1465 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu (3.8) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#372736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross in quadrilobe.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ DEVS ⁑ In ⁑ AVDIVTORIVm ⁑ mEVm ⁑ In⁑TEnDE
Lettering (regular font): ✠ DEVS ⁑ IN ⁑ AVDIVTORIVM ⁑ MEVM ⁑ IN⁑TENDE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu - Louis I ND (1440-1465) from Duchy of Savoy is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis I, who was the Duke of Savoy from 1440 to 1465. During this period, the Duchy of Savoy was facing significant economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency. Despite these challenges, the Gold Ecu - Louis I ND (1440-1465) was minted with a high gold content, weighing 3.4 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time. This coin is a testament to the economic and political stability that the Duchy of Savoy achieved during Louis I's reign, despite the challenges of the time.
