France ½ Gold Ecu with sun - Louis XII, 1498

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Gold Ecu with sun - Louis XII
Year 1498
Ruler Louis XII (1498–1515)
Composition Gold (.963)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.75
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Gold Ecu with sun - Louis XII from France. Issued in 1498. Struck in Gold (.963). Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.75 g.

Obverse
Crowned shield of France, under a sun.
Reverse
Fleurdelisé cross with quatrefoil heart.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1498)  —

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