© CGB
© CGB
Gold Ecu with sun - Charles VIII 1st issue: initial crowns ND
| Gold (.963) | 3.44 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1483-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1494 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.963) |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#424349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cross fleurdelisée, carrying a quadrilobe in heart.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: XPS ⵓ VINCIT ⵓ XPS ⵓ REGNAT ⵓ XPS ⵓ IPERAT
Lettering (regular font): XPS ⵓ VINCIT ⵓ XPS ⵓ REGNAT ⵓ XPS ⵓ IPERAT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu with sun - Charles VIII (1st issue: initial crowns) ND (1483-1494) from France is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in France. Charles VIII, who ruled from 1483 to 1498, was known for his aggressive military campaigns and his attempts to centralize power in the French monarchy. This coin, which features an image of the king and the sun on one side and the coat of arms of France on the other, was likely minted to help finance Charles' military campaigns and to promote his image as a powerful and influential leader. Despite the turmoil of the time, the Gold Ecu with sun - Charles VIII (1st issue: initial crowns) ND (1483-1494) from France remains a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
