Gold Ecu with Knight - Charles of France

€355,422.00
IssuerAquitaine, Duchy of
Year1469-1472
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gold Ecu (3)
CurrencyLivre
CompositionGold
Weight3.43 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy féodales#1148, Fr#19, PA#XLVII/4
Obverse descriptionDuke in full armor charges right on warhorse, wielding sword and shield bearing the devices of France and Aquitaine.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering* KAROLVS * DVX + * A*QVITAnIE
(Translation: Charles, Duke of Aquitaine.)
Reverse descriptionGothic frame holds floriated cross with lis and leopards in the angles.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXPC VInCIT XPC REGnAT XPC InPERAT *
(Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1469-1472)  - -
Catalog ID1812946530
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