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Gold Ecu with sun - Francis I 5th type ND
1519 year| Gold (.958) | 3.375 g | 27.5 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 | 3.375 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Floriated cross with quadrilobe in the heart, cantoned with two Fs and two lilies.
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 with sun - Francis I (5th type) ND (1519) from France is that it was minted during a time of great change and reform in France. Francis I, who ruled from 1515 to 1547, was instrumental in the development of the Renaissance in France, and his reign saw a flourishing of the arts, literature, and science. The coin's design, featuring the king's profile and the sun, symbolizes the enlightenment and cultural advancements of the time.
