Gold Ecu with sun - Francis I 8th type, 3rd emission, little crown

€2.00
IssuerFrance
Year1519-1540
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gold Ecu
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionGold (.958)
Weight3.41 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#779 var. , Gad R1#318A
Obverse descriptionCrowned arms under a sun; little crown in the lettering.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCISCVS DEI GRA FRACORVM REX
(Translation: Francis I, by God`s grace, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionLilied cross with two crowned F`s and two lilies in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS IMPER
(Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
MintDijon, France
MintageND (1519-1540)  - dot 13th -
Catalog ID7698932830
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