Gold Ecu - Charles IX CHRISTVS VINCIT REGNAT ET INPERAT

Issuer France
Year 1564-1566
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Gold Ecu
Currency Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition Gold (.958)
Weight 3.42 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#1057 R1#442A1, 442C
Obverse description Crowned arms.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAROLVS VIIII D G FRANCO MDLXIIII
(Translation: Charles IX, by God`s grace, king of the Franks.)
Reverse description Lilied cross.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering CHRISTVS VINCIT REGNAT ET INPERAT K
(Translation: Christ rules, defeats, and commands.)
Edge
Mint F
Angers, France (mid 8th century -
1662)
K
Bordeaux, France (?-1880)
Mintage 1564 F - MDLXIIII on 2 sides -
1564 K - -
1566 K - -
Numisquare ID 5888035260
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