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Gold Ecu with sun and little cross - Francis I ND
1540 year| Gold | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (François Ier) (1515-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1540 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#413759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lilied cross with two F's and two lilies in angles. Little cross on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS IMP
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Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu with sun and little cross - Francis I ND (1540) from France is that it was minted during the reign of King Francis I, who was known for his strong support of the arts and humanism. This coin, which features an image of the king on one side and a sun and cross on the other, was likely used as a symbol of the king's power and influence.
