© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Gold Ecu with sun of Dauphiné - Louis XI 1st type ND
| Gold (.963) | 3.41 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XI (1461-1483) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1461-1483 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.963) |
| Weight | 3.41 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#422369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross fleurdelisée with quadrilobe in the center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: XPS VICIT XPS REGnAT XPS IPAT C
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu with sun of Dauphiné - Louis XI (1st type) ND (1461-1483) from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in France. Louis XI, who ruled from 1461 to 1483, implemented a number of reforms aimed at strengthening the French economy and centralizing power in the monarchy. The introduction of this gold coin, which was used as a standard circulation coin, was part of these reforms and helped to promote trade and commerce across France.
