Duchy of Brittany Gold Ecu with knight - Francis I, 1442 – 1450
Information
Country
Duchy of Brittany
Duchy of Brittany
Currency
Bretagne Duchy - Livre
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Gold Ecu
Year
1442 – 1450
Ruler
Francis I
(1442–1450)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.2
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Gold Ecu from Duchy of Brittany. Issued from 1442 to 1450. Struck in Gold. Measures 27 mm and weighs 3.2 g.
- Obverse
- The Duke brandishing the sword and the shield with three ermines, riding to right on a horse bearing his coat of arms. (Francis, Duke of Britons by the grace of God.)
- Reverse
- Leafy and trefoil cross, confined with four speckles, lettering ending with mintmark. (God help me.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1442-1450) R | — |
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