Savoy (France) Gold Ecu - Charles III, 1552
Information
Country
Savoy (France)
Savoy (France)
Currency
Livre
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Gold Ecu
Year
1552
Ruler
Charles III the Good
(1504–1553)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
3.35
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Gold Ecu from Savoy (France). Issued in 1552. Struck in Gold. Measures 26 mm and weighs 3.35 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned coat of arms of Savoy, small sun above splitting legend. (Charles II, Duke of Savoy.)
- Reverse
- Ornate cross with a rose in the center and trilobe arms. (Coinage of Aosta, Nicola Vialard.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1552 | — | |||
| ND (1504-1553) | — |
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