Gold Ecu - Louis II 1577-1578 front Gold Ecu - Louis II 1577-1578 back
Gold Ecu - Louis II 1577-1578 photo
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Gold Ecu - Louis II

 
Gold 3.31 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Dombes (French States)
Prince
Louis II (1560-1582)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1577-1578
Value
1 Gold Ecu (20)
Currency
Livre
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.31 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#219643
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Floral cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering: +DNS. ADIVT. ET. REDEM. MEVS. 1578

Translation: The Lord is my help and redemptor.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu - Louis II 1577-1578 from Principality of Dombes (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis II, who was the Duke of Dombes and the Prince of Condé. This was a period of religious conflict and political instability in France, and the coin may have been used as a symbol of the power and influence of the Principality of Dombes. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold and weighs 3.31g suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin at the time.