Gold Ecu with porcupine of Brittany - Louis XII (2nd Type)
Obverse
Crowned shield of France, cantoned by two ermine spots, standing on a porcupine.
Lettering: :LVDOVICVS:D:G:FRANCOR:REX:BRITONVM:DVX
Reverse
A fleur-de-lys cross with a quatrefoil in the center, flanked by four crowned ermine spots.
Lettering: DEVS:IN:ADIVTORIVM:MEVM:INTENDE:n:
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Louis XII (Wikidata)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
variable
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Gold Ecu (Numeric: 3)
References
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Gold (.963)
Weight
3.32 g
Size
25.8 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
:LVDOVICVS:D:G:FRANCOR:REX:BRITONVM:DVX
Reverse Lettering
DEVS:IN:ADIVTORIVM:MEVM:INTENDE:n:
