Gold Ecu - Charles III

Issuer Savoy (France)
Year 1504-1553
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Gold Ecu (3.8)
Currency Livre
Composition Gold
Weight 3.35 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Biaggi#289, MIR#335, CNI I#28, Fr#1037, MIR#334, MB#150, MB#184
Obverse description Crowned coat of arms of Savoy, small sun above splitting legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering KROLVS • SECVNDVS • DVX • SABAVD
(Translation: Charles II, Duke of Savoy.)
Reverse description Ornate cross with a rose in the center and trilobe arms.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✥ ET • AVGVSTE • PRETORIE • N • V • 1552
(Translation: Coinage of Aosta, Nicola Vialard.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1504-1553) - -
1552 - -
Numisquare ID 3622434300
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