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Gold Ecu with sun - Francis I 9th type ND
1519 year| Gold (.958) | 3.36 g | 26.5 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 | 3.36 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#416035 |
|---|---|
| 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 IMPERA
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu with sun - Francis I (9th type) ND (1519) from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Francis I, who was instrumental in establishing the French Renaissance and promoting the arts, literature, and science. The coin's design, featuring the sun and the king's image, symbolizes the enlightenment and prosperity that France experienced during this period.
