© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold Ecu - Louis I of Nevers ND
| Gold | 4.53 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | County of Flanders (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Louis I of Nevers (1322-1346) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1337-1346 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu (Gouden schild) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.53 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#395689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross inside a quadrilobe with eagles and lions at ends, and rosettes in the exterior angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ XPC ⦂ VInCIT ⦂ XPC ⦂ REGnAT ⦂ XPC ⦂ IMPERAT
Lettering (regular font): ✠ XPC ⦂ VINCIT ⦂ XPC ⦂ REGNAT ⦂ XPC ⦂ IMPERAT
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands
Comment
As this type imitated the gold ecu of Philip VI of France, it must date from 1337 or later.
Gaillard mentions (p. 147) this type as having been described in documents of the day ("hardi à le Scout", that is “à l'ecu”), but did not assign a number or provide a photo.
The gold ecu of Lodewijk de Male who followed had an eagle shield instead of a lion shield (see link).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu - Louis I of Nevers ND (1337-1346) from County of Flanders (Belgian 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 Louis I of Nevers, who was the Count of Flanders from 1337 until his death in 1346. During this time, the County of Flanders was an important center of trade and commerce, and the Gold Ecu was a widely used currency throughout Europe. The fact that this coin was made of gold and weighs 4.53 grams suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after currency during its time.
