France Gold Ecu with sun of Brittany - Louis XII, 1498 – 1514
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Ecu with sun of Brittany - Louis XII
Year
1498 – 1514
Ruler
Louis XII
(1498–1515)
Composition
Gold (.693)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.49
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Ecu with sun of Brittany - Louis XII from France. Issued from 1498 to 1514. Struck in Gold (.693). Measures 28 mm and weighs 3.49 g.
- Obverse
- French shield crowned under a sun, flanked by two ermines.
- Reverse
- A fleur-de-lys cross with a quatrefoil in the center, flanked by four crowned ermine spots.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1498-1514) | — |
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