1/2 Gold Ecu with sun of Brittany - Charles VIII

€427,289.00
IssuerFrance
Year1491-1498
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Gold Ecu
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionGold (.963)
Weight1.64 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#582 , GadR1#103
Obverse descriptionCrowned arms flanked by two crowned ermine spots, sun above.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringKAROLVS DEI G FRAnCORVnS n
(Translation: Charles, by the grace of god, king of France.)
Reverse descriptionLilied cross with crowned ermine spots in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringXPS VInCIT XPS REGnAT XPS InPR
(Translation: Christ wins, Christ Rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1491-1498)  - -
Catalog ID8773462800
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