Gold Ecu with sun of Dauphine - Charles VIII 3rd type

€429,544.00
IssuerFrance
Year1490-1498
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gold Ecu
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionGold (.963)
Weight3.496 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#580 , GadR1#112 , Ciani#801 , LP#558b
Obverse descriptionDauphin arms.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringKAROLVS FRAnCORVM REX
(Translation: Charles, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionFloriated cross.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringSIT nOmEn DnI BnEDICTV
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
MintGrenoble, France
MintageND (1490-1498)  - -
Catalog ID7689773020
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