© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
Gold Ecu - Louis II 2nd type ND
| Gold | 3.95 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Provence (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Louis II (1384-1417) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1384-1417 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu (3) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.95 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#362461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Floriated cross in a quadrilobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + XPS REX UEIT IN PACE DEUS hO FAC EST
Unabridged legend: Christus rex venit in pace. Deus homo factus est.
Translation: Jesus Christ king came in peace, and God became Man.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu - Louis II (2nd type) ND (1384-1417) from County of Provence (French 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 II, who was the King of Naples and Count of Provence, and it features an image of him on horseback on one side and a cross on the other. The coin was made of gold and weighed 3.95 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after currency during its time. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
