1/2 Gold Ecu - Francis Phoebus

Issuer Béarn, Lordship of
Year 1479-1483
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Gold Ecu
Currency Livre
Composition Gold
Weight 1.62 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy féodales#1263, Fr#70, PA#CXII/3
Obverse description Two cows on shield left, flanked by two swords.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✠ FRACISCVS s F s D s G s DՈS s BE
(Translation: Francis, by God`s grace, Lord of Bearn.)
Reverse description Cross wigh F and sword in quarters.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✠ DՈS s ILLVMIՈATIO s MEA s ET s SALV
(Translation: The Lord is my light and salvation.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1479-1483) - -
Numisquare ID 7035636950
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