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Gold Ecu with sun - Louis XII ND
1498 year| Gold (.963) | 3.496 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XII (1498-1515) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1498 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.963) |
| Weight | 3.496 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8525 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Lilied cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: XPS : VInCIT : XPS : REGnAT : XPS : IMPERAT
Lettering (regular font): XPS : VINCIT : XPS : REGNAT : XPS : IMPERAT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu with sun - Louis XII ND (1498) from France is that it was minted during the reign of King Louis XII, who was known for his military conquests and his efforts to centralize power in France. The coin's design, which features a sun on the obverse (front) side and a crowned shield on the reverse (back) side, symbolizes the king's authority and the power of the French monarchy. The coin was also made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and its weight of 3.496 grams makes it a significant piece of currency.
