© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Gold Ecu with sun - Charles VIII ND
1483 year| Gold (.963) | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1483-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1483 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.963) |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#428511 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lilied cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: XPS VInCIT XPS REGAT XPS IMPER
Lettering (regular font): XPS VINCIT XPS REGAT XPS IMPER
Translation: Christ wins, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu with sun - Charles VIII ND (1483) 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 efforts to centralize power in the French monarchy. The coin's design, which features a radiant sun on the obverse (front) side and a crowned shield on the reverse (back) side, reflects the political and cultural shifts that were taking place during this time. The coin's gold content and intricate design also make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
