1/2 Gold Ecu with sun of Dauphiné - Charles IX

€368,056.00
IssuerFrance
Year1566
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Gold Ecu
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionGold (.958)
Weight1.68 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#1062, LP#894, Ciani#–, GadR1#441
Obverse descriptionCrowned arms.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS. 9. DEI G. FRANCOR. REX. D.
(Translation: Charles IX, by God`s grace, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionCross with lilies.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXPS. VINCIT. XPS REGNAT. XPS. IN. 1566. D. Z
(Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
MintZ
Grenoble, France
Mintage1566 Z - -
Catalog ID8610786850
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