Gold Ecu with sun - Charles X
Features
| Issuer |
France
 |
|---|---|
| Period |
Catholic League (1589-1596)
|
| King |
Charles X (1589-1590)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1590-1594 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 3.33 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 539743 |
| References | Dy royales# 1172A Jean Duplessy; 1999. Les monnaies françaises royales. Maison Platt, Paris, France (2 volumes). Stéphan Sombart; 2022. Monnaies royales françaises de Louis XI à Henri IV / Volume 1: 1461-1610. Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco. |
Obverse
Lilied cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAROLVS X D G FRANC REX 1590
Unabridged legend: Carolus X Dei gratia Francorum rex
Translation: Charles X, King of the Franks by the grace of God.
Reverse
Crowned arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHRISTVS REGNAT VINCIT ET IMPER
X
Translation: Christ reigns, conquers and commands.
Mint
| X | Amiens, France (750-1773) |
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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Bullion value: USD 459.03
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Actual gold weight: 0.103 oz
Current gold price: 4475.49 USD/oz (see gold price 
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