Duchy of Aquitaine Gold Ecu with Knight - Charles of France, 1469 – 1472

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Aquitaine Duchy of Aquitaine
Currency Livre
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Gold Ecu
Year 1469 – 1472
Ruler Charles of France (1469–1472)
Composition Gold
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.43
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Gold Ecu from Duchy of Aquitaine. Issued from 1469 to 1472. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.43 g.

Obverse
Duke in full armor charges right on warhorse, wielding sword and shield bearing the devices of France and Aquitaine. (Charles, Duke of Aquitaine.)
Reverse
Gothic frame holds floriated cross with lis and leopards in the angles. (Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1469-1472) 

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