France Écu d'or - Louis XI, 1461 – 1474
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Écu d'or - Louis XI
Year
1461 – 1474
Ruler
Louis XI the Prudent (Louis XI le Prudent)
(1461–1483)
Composition
Gold (.963)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.447
Diameter (mm)
27.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Écu d'or - Louis XI from France. Issued from 1461 to 1474. Struck in Gold (.963). Measures 27.5 mm and weighs 3.45 g.
- Obverse
- Shield of France crowned, accosted of two crowned lilies.
- Reverse
- Leafy cross with quatrefoil in heart, flanked by four crowns, within a quatrefoil.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1461-1474) | — |
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