Gold Ecu with sun - Charles VIII 2nd issue: initial dolphins

€428,406.00
IssuerFrance
Year1496-1498
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gold Ecu
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionGold (.963)
Weight3.36 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GadR1#107A , KM#575A
Obverse descriptionCrowned arms.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringKAROLVS DEI GRA FRAnCORVm REX
(Translation: Charles, by God`s grace, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionFloriated cross.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringXPS VInCIT XPS REGnA XPS IMPERAT
(Translation: Christ wins, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1496-1498)  - Montelimar: dot 3rd -
Catalog ID3383447340
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