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Écu d'Or - Francis I 1st type ND
| Gold | 3.439 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (François Ier) (1515-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1515-1528 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.439 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8646 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cross fleurdelisée with quadrilobe in heart.
Script: Latin
Lettering: (R couronnée). XPS. VINCIT. XPS. RENAT. XPS. INPERAT. (Mm).
Engraver: P. Carme
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Écu d'Or - Francis I (1st type) ND (1515-1528) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced by King Francis I in 1515 as part of a broader effort to reform the French currency and stabilize the country's economy. The Écu d'Or was a new denomination that replaced the older Écu d'Argent, and it was intended to be a more reliable and trustworthy form of currency. The coin's design featured an image of the king on one side and the French coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the French monarchy. Despite its introduction during a time of economic uncertainty, the Écu d'Or - Francis I (1st type) ND (1515-1528) coin remains a highly sought-after collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
