Écu d`Or - Francis I 6th type

€413,580.00
IssuerFrance
Year1528-1530
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gold Ecu
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionGold
Weight3.439 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#787, Fr#355, Ciani#–, LP#
Obverse descriptionCoat-of-arms of the Dauphin of France; sunburst above and small cross besides top right dolphin.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ FRANCISCVS ◦ DEI ◦ GRA ◦ FRACORVM ◦ REX ❀ N
Reverse descriptionCross fleurdelisée with rosette in centre, cantoned with dolphin and crowned F.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering❀ XPS • VINCIT • XPS • RENAT • XPS • INPERAT • N •
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1528-1530)  - -
Catalog ID4841925260
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