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Écu d'or "à la chaise" - Philippe VI de Valois ND
| Gold (.999) | 4.5 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Philip VI (Philippe VI) (1328-1350) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1337-1349 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#126348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Floriated cross in quadrilobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC IMPERAT
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands
Comment
This coin echoes the Hundred Years War: on its obverse, King Philip VI is no longer wearing the royal coat, but the hauberk and coat of arms; he no longer holds the scepter and the fleur-de-lis, but the sword in his right hand and the shield of France in his left hand.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Écu d'or "à la chaise" - Philippe VI de Valois ND (1337-1349) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small stool or chair (French: "chaise") beneath the king's feet. This design was used to symbolize the king's power and authority, as well as to distinguish the coin from other currencies in circulation at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1337-1349) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Écu d'or "à la chaise" - Philippe VI de Valois ND (1337-1349) coin.
