© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
Gold Ecu with sun of Dauphine - Charles VIII 1st type; initial crosses ND
| Gold (.963) | 3.41 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1483-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1486-1498 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.963) |
| Weight | 3.41 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#428882 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lilied cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: XPS VInCIT XPS REGnAT XPS
Lettering (regular font): XPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu with sun of Dauphine - Charles VIII (1st type; initial crosses) ND (1486-1498) 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 attempts to centralize power in the French monarchy. This coin was minted during a period of relative peace and stability in France, following the end of the Hundred Years' War, and it reflects the growing influence of the French monarchy during this time. The coin's design, featuring the sun of Dauphine and the initial crosses, is a symbol of the French monarchy's power and authority.
