1/2 Gold Ecu - Francis I 9th type

€413,585.00
IssuerFrance
Year1540-1547
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Gold Ecu
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionGold (.958)
Weight1.72 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#881, LP#740, Ciani#
Obverse descriptionCrowned arms.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCISCVS DEI G FRANCORVM REX M
(Translation: Francis, by the grace of God, king of French.)
Reverse descriptionLilied cross.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS IMPERAT M
Edge
MintM
Toulouse, France (?-1837)
MintageND (1540-1547) M - -
Catalog ID6619969070
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