Gold Ecu - Louis IX ND

Reverse

Greek cross with flowered arms and fleur-de-lys.

Script: Latin

Lettering: XPC ⠂VIՈCIT ⠂XPC ⠂RЄGՈAT ⠂XPC ⠂IMPЄRAT

Unabridged legend: CHRISTUS VINCIT CHRISTUS REGNAT CHRISTUS IMPERAT

Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.

Comment

First gold shield struck in France, probably for the crusade of 1270. The course of this shield is unknown to us.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Premier écu d'or frappé en France, probablement pour la croisade de 1270. Le cours de cet écu nous est inconnu.

Interesting fact

The Gold Ecu - Louis IX ND (1270) from France is an interesting coin because it was issued during the reign of King Louis IX, also known as Saint Louis, who was known for his devotion to religion and his efforts to reform the French monetary system. This coin was part of a new standardized currency that he introduced, which replaced the various local currencies that were in use throughout France. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the king's devotion to Christianity. Additionally, the coin's gold content and weight of 4 grams make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.

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