Gold Ecu with sun of Dauphine - Francis I 2nd type, GRA DEI

€2.00
IssuerFrance
Year1522-1528
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gold Ecu
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionGold (.958)
Weight3.38 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#783 var. , Gad R1#324A
Obverse descriptionRound arms of Dauphine below sun.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCISCVS GRA DEI FRANCOR REX E
(Translation: Francis I, by God`s grace, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionLilied cross with two crowned F`s in opposite angles.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXPS VINCIT XPS RENAT XPS IMPERAT E
(Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
MintGrenoble, France
MintageND (1522-1528)  - -
Catalog ID6769621090
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