France Gold Ecu with sun of Provence - Louis XII, 1498
3rd type
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Ecu with sun of Provence - Louis XII
Year
1498
Ruler
Louis XII
(1498–1515)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Ecu with sun of Provence - Louis XII from France. Issued in 1498. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.28 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned arms under a sun. (Louis, by God's grace, king of the Franks and count of Provence.)
- Reverse
- Cross fleur-de-lisée with voided quadrilobe, pellet at centre. (Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1498) | — |
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