© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold Ecu with sun of Dauphine - Charles VIII 1st type; XPS VISIT ND
1498 year| Gold (.963) | 3.35 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1483-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1498 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.963) |
| Weight | 3.35 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#428868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lilied cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: XPS VISIT XPS REGnAT XPS IPERAT
Lettering (regular font): XPS VISIT XPS REGNAT XPS IPERAT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu with sun of Dauphine - Charles VIII (1st type; XPS VISIT) ND (1498) from France is that it was minted during the reign of Charles VIII, who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his attempt to conquer Italy. This coin was minted to finance his military campaigns and features an image of the sun of Dauphine, which was a symbol of the French monarchy. The coin is made of gold (.963) and weighs 3.35 grams, making it a valuable and rare collector's item for numismatists.
