Écu d`Or - Francis I 5th type

€413,510.00
IssuerFrance
Year1528-1538
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gold Ecu
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionGold (.958)
Weight3.439 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#786, Fr#355, Ciani#1085, LP#649, GadR1#327
Obverse descriptionCoat-of-arms of the Dauphin of France; sunburst above.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ FRANCISCVS ◦ DEI ◦ GRA ◦ FRACOR ◦ REX ❀ N
Reverse descriptionCross fleurdelisée with pellet in centre, cantoned with dolphin and crowned F.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering❀ XPS • VINCIT • XPS • REGNAT ◦ XPS • IMPERAT • N •
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1528-1538)  - (fr) 3e émisssion -
Catalog ID6000145860
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