Écu au soleil - Francis I of France ND (1527-1528) front Écu au soleil - Francis I of France ND (1527-1528) back
Écu au soleil - Francis I of France ND (1527-1528) photo
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Écu au soleil - Francis I of France ND

 
Gold 3.35 g -
Description
Issuer
Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1527-1528
Value
Écu au soleil
Currency
Genovino (1139-1528)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.35 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#326105
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fleurdelized cross with quadrilobe in heart

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONRADVS REX ROMANOR FA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Écu au soleil - Francis I of France ND (1527-1528) coin is that it features a unique sun motif on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the French monarchy during Francis I's reign.