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© CGB
Gold Ecu with sun of Dauphiné - Louis XII 1st type ND
| Gold (.963) | 3.45 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XII (1498-1515) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1498-1514 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.963) |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8526 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross fleurdelisée with quadrilobe in the center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⚜♕ XPƨ : VINnCIT : XPƨ : REGnAT : XPƨ : IMPERAT
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu with sun of Dauphiné - Louis XII (1st type) ND (1498-1514) from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in France. Louis XII, who ruled from 1498 to 1514, 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 throughout France.
