1/2 Gold Ecu - Charles VIII no lilies or crowns, spanish shield

Issuer France
Year 1483-1498
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Gold Ecu
Currency Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition Gold (.963)
Weight 1.68 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#578 var. , GadR1#101A
Obverse description Crowned arms, sun above.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering KAROLVS DEI GRA REX
(Translation: King Charles, by the grace of god.)
Reverse description Lilied cross.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering XDS VInCIT XDS RE XDS I
(Translation: Christ wins, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
Mint Dijon, France
Mintage ND (1483-1498) - dot 13th -
Numisquare ID 8321089250
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