Gold Ecu with Knight - Charles of France

Issuer Aquitaine, Duchy of
Year 1469-1472
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Gold Ecu (3)
Currency Livre
Composition Gold
Weight 3.43 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy féodales#1148, Fr#19, PA#XLVII/4
Obverse description Duke in full armor charges right on warhorse, wielding sword and shield bearing the devices of France and Aquitaine.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering * KAROLVS * DVX + * A*QVITAnIE
(Translation: Charles, Duke of Aquitaine.)
Reverse description Gothic frame holds floriated cross with lis and leopards in the angles.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering XPC VInCIT XPC REGnAT XPC InPERAT *
(Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1469-1472) - -
Numisquare ID 1812946530
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