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© PCGS
Gold Ecu - Francis I Milan ND
| Gold (.963) | 3.39 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | France and Duchy of Milan |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (François Ier) (1515-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1515-1516 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.963) |
| Weight | 3.39 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#416144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lilied cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: XPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS IMPERAT
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu - Francis I (Milan) ND (1515-1516) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued by Francis I, who was the King of France and Duke of Milan, and it features an image of him on horseback. This coin was part of a series of gold coins that Francis I introduced to replace the old French currency, which had been devalued due to excessive minting. The Gold Ecu was a new standardized currency that helped to stabilize the economy and promote trade throughout Europe.
