© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
Gold Ecu with Chair - Edward III ND
| Gold | 4.34 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Edward III (1337-1360) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1337-1360 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.34 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#355449 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Ornate cross fleuree with central four-petalled flower, with bars ending in trefoils; inward-facing leaves in quarters; all within quadrilobe, with arches ending in trefoils.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ XP'C : VIՈCIT : XP'C : REGՈAT : XPC : IMPERAT
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Comment
Imitation of the Gold Ecu of Philip VI (see link below).Interesting fact
The Gold Ecu with Chair - Edward III ND (1337-1360) from France is an extremely rare coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a chair - which is not typically found on coins from this time period. The inclusion of the chair is believed to symbolize the power and authority of the king, and it adds significant historical and numismatic value to the coin.
