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Écu d'Or - Francis I 4th type ND
| Gold | 3.43 g | 26 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 | 3.43 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
A fleur-de-lys cross with a quatrefoil in the heart, flanked on the 2nd and 3rd by a wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
(couronne)(Mm)XPS:VINCIT:XPS:RENAT:XPS:IMPERAT
(ponctuation par deux annelets superposés)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Écu d'Or - Francis I (4th 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 during the reign of Francis I, who was instrumental in establishing the French Renaissance and promoting the arts, literature, and culture. The coin's design features the king's portrait and the royal coat of arms, symbolizing the power and influence of the French monarchy during this period. Additionally, the coin's gold content and small weight made it a valuable and highly sought-after currency, both within France and beyond its borders.
