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

Issuer France
Year 1491-1498
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Gold Ecu
Currency Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition Gold (.963)
Weight 1.64 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#582 , GadR1#103
Obverse description Crowned arms flanked by two crowned ermine spots, sun above.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering KAROLVS DEI G FRAnCORVnS n
(Translation: Charles, by the grace of god, king of France.)
Reverse description Lilied cross with crowned ermine spots in angles.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering XPS VInCIT XPS REGnAT XPS InPR
(Translation: Christ wins, Christ Rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1491-1498) - -
Numisquare ID 8773462800
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