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Gold Ecu with knight - Francis I ND
| Gold | 3.2 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brittany (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Francis I (1442-1450) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1442-1450 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu (3) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#361515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Leafy and trefoil cross, confined with four speckles, lettering ending with mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⧾ ⁎ DEVS ⁑ IꞂ ⁑ ADIVTORIV ⁑ ᙏEVᙏ ⁑ IꞂ ⁑ TAꞂDE ⁎ R ⁎
Unabridged legend: Deus in adiutorium meum intende
Translation: God help me.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu with knight - Francis I ND (1442-1450) from Duchy of Brittany (French States) is that it features a unique design of a knight on horseback, which was a symbol of power and nobility during the medieval period. The coin's design was inspired by the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brittany, which featured a knight on horseback holding a shield with the Breton ermine. The use of gold in the coin's minting also signifies the wealth and prestige of the Duchy of Brittany during that time.
