Gold Ecu with sun of Dauphine - Francis I 1st type, 3rd emission

€2.00
IssuerFrance
Year1519-1522
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gold Ecu
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionGold (.958)
Weight3.34 g
Dimensions25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#782 var. , Gad R1#322A
Obverse descriptionRound arms of Dauphine.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCISCVS DEI GRA FRANCORV REX
(Translation: Francis I, by God`s grace, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionLilied cross.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXPS VINCIT XPS RENAT XPS IMPERAT
(Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1519-1522)  - dot 1st -
Catalog ID1074455010
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