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Gold Ecu - Charles III

Features

Issuer Duchy of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States)
Duke Charles III (1504-1553)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1504-1553
Value 1 Gold Ecu (3.8)
Currency Livre
Composition Gold
Weight 3.45 g
Diameter 25.5 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
372941

Obverse

Coat of arms of Savoy, small sun and knot above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + CHAROLVS: DVX: SABAVDIE: SECONDVS.

Unabridged legend: Carolus Dux Sabaudiae Secundus

Translation: Charles II, Duke of Savoy.

Reverse

Cross of Saint Maurice.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + NIL: DEEST: TIMENTIBVS: DEVM: T: P: P

Unabridged legend: Nihil Deest Timentibus Deum

Mint

Turin, Italy (1297-1870)

Comments

As for his whole coinage, this coin is struck under the name of Charles II who did not consider his predecessor as having held the title before dying at the age 8.

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ND (1504-1553) 

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