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Gold Ecu with sun - Francis I 2nd type ND
| Gold (.963) | 3.496 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (François Ier) (1515-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1515-1519 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.963) |
| Weight | 3.496 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Floriated cross with quadrilobe in the heart, cantoned with two crowned Fs.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + XPS (Mm) VINCIT: XPS: REGNAT: XPS: IMPERAT ☘️
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu with sun - Francis I (2nd type) ND (1515-1519) from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Francis I, who was instrumental in establishing the French franc as the national currency and implementing economic reforms to stabilize the French economy. The coin's design, featuring the sun and the king's image, symbolized the power and prosperity of the French monarchy during this period.
