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Gold Ecu - Francis I 8th type ND
1519 year| Gold (.958) | 3.4 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (François Ier) (1515-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1519 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#416324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross with quadrilobe in the heart, cantoned with two crowned F's and two lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + XPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS INP
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu - Francis I (8th type) ND (1519) from France is that it was minted during the reign of Francis I, who was the first king of France to adopt the gold ecu as the standard coinage of the country. This coin was minted in 1519, and it features an image of the king on one side and the French coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of gold (.958) and weighs 3.4 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors today.
