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½ Écu d'Or - Charles VII ND
| Gold (.999) | 1.736 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VII (1422-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1438-1455 |
| Value | ½ Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 1.736 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Leafy cross with quatrefoil in heart.
Script: Latin
Lettering: XPC: VINCIT: REGNAT: ET: ImPERAT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Écu d'Or - Charles VII ND (1438-1455) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in France. Charles VII, also known as Charles the Victorious, was the king of France during this time and was instrumental in driving the English out of northern France and reunifying the country after the Hundred Years' War. Despite the challenges of his reign, Charles VII was able to promote the use of gold coins like the ½ Écu d'Or, which became a symbol of the wealth and power of the French monarchy.
