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Gold Ecu - Charles IX sun on reverse

Features

Issuer France
King Charles IX (1560-1574)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1565
Value 1 Gold Ecu
Currency Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition Gold (.958)
Weight 3.35 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
524482
References Dy royales# 1057bis
Jean Duplessy; 1999. Les monnaies françaises royales. Maison Platt, Paris, France (2 volumes).
, Gad R1# 442A3
Stéphan Sombart; 2022. Monnaies royales françaises de Louis XI à Henri IV / Volume 1: 1461-1610. Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco.

Obverse

Crowned arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROLVS IX DEI G FRANCO REX

Translation: Charles IX, by God's grace, king of the Franks.

Reverse

Lilied cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XPS REGNAT VINCIT ET IMP 1565
G

Translation: Christ defeats, rules, and commands.

Mint

G Poitiers, France

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Bullion value: USD 446.62 Search tips
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Actual gold weight: 0.103 oz
Current gold price: 4328.54 USD/oz (see gold price )

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