Gold Ecu with sun of Dauphine - Charles VIII 2nd type

€429,435.00
IssuerFrance
Year1490-1498
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gold Ecu
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionGold (.963)
Weight3.44 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#579A , GadR1#111 , Ciani#800 , LP#558a
Obverse descriptionDauphin arms.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringKAROLVS FRAnCORVM REX
(Translation: Charles, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionLilied cross.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringSIT nOmEn DnI BnDITVm
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
MintGrenoble, France
MintageND (1490-1498)  - -
Catalog ID8038399750
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