© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold Ecu with sun - Charles VIII 2nd issue: initial dolphins ND
| Gold (.963) | 3.36 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1483-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1496-1498 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.963) |
| Weight | 3.36 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#428406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: XPS VInCIT XPS REGnA XPS IMPERAT
Lettering (regular font): XPS VINCIT XPS REGNA XPS IMPERAT
Translation: Christ wins, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu with sun - Charles VIII (2nd issue: initial dolphins) ND (1496-1498) from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles VIII, who ruled from 1483 to 1498 and was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his efforts to centralize power in the French monarchy. The coin's design, which features a sun and dolphins, was meant to symbolize the king's power and the prosperity of the French people. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
