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Ecu d'or - Francis I ND
| Gold | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (François Ier) (1515-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1541-1547 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#126405 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Plain Cross
Script: Latin
Lettering: XPS: VINCIT: XPS: REGNAT: XPS: IMP:
Translation: Christ vainc, Christ règne, Christ commande
Comment
Francois I gold Ecu d'or ND (1541-1547)-B MS65 NGC, Rouen mint, from 19 March 1541, Fr-351, Dup-889Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ecu d'or - Francis I ND (1541-1547) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant monetary reform in France. Francis I, who ruled from 1515 to 1547, introduced a new currency system that replaced the old system of Livres, sous, and deniers with a new system based on the gold Ecu and silver Teston. The Ecu d'or coin was a key part of this new system and was minted in large quantities to help stabilize the French economy.
