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½ Gold Ecu - Louis I

½ Gold Ecu - Louis I - obverse½ Gold Ecu - Louis I - reverse

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Features

Issuer Duchy of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States)
Duke Louis I (1440-1465)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1440-1465
Value ½ Gold Ecu (1.9)
Currency Livre
Composition Gold
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
566665
References Dy féodales# 2701
Jean Duplessy. Les monnaies françaises féodales. Maison Platt, Paris, France (2 volumes).
, MIR CS# 158
Sergio Cudazzo; 2005. Monete Italiane Regionali / Volume 5. Casa Savoia. Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy.

Obverse

Arms of Savoy surrounded by knotted ropes.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LVDOVICVS D SABAVDIE P
FERT

Unabridged legend:
Ludovicus Dux Sabaudiae Princeps
Fortitudo Ejus Rhodum Tenuit

Translation: Louis, duke and prince of Savoy.

Reverse

Floriated cross in quadrilobe.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: DEVS IN ADIVTORIVM MEVM

Lettering (regular font): DEVS IN ADIVTORIVM MEVM

Unabridged legend: Deus In Adiutorium Meum

Translation: God, help me.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1440-1465) 

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