France Gold Ecu with porcupine of Brittany - Louis XII, 1507
1st Type
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Ecu with porcupine of Brittany - Louis XII
Year
1507
Ruler
Louis XII
(1498–1515)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.42
Diameter (mm)
26.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Ecu with porcupine of Brittany - Louis XII from France. Issued in 1507. Struck in Gold. Measures 26.2 mm and weighs 3.42 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned arms of France, supported by two porcupines. (Louis, by God's grace, king of the Franks and duke of the Brittons.)
- Reverse
- Ached cross, cantoned with two crowned ermines and two crowned A's. (May god help me.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1507) N | — | |||
| ND (1507) R | — |
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