Gold Ecu with sun of Dauphine - Francis I 6th type, 3rd emission

€2.00
IssuerFrance
Year1528-1530
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gold Ecu
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionGold (.958)
Weight3.39 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#787 , Gad R1#328 , Ciani Royales#– , LP#
Obverse descriptionRound arms of Dauphine below sun.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCISCVS DEI GRA FRANCORVM REX N
(Translation: Francis I, by God`s grace, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionLilied cross with F and dolphin in opposite angle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXPS VINCIT XPS RENAT XPS INPERAT
(Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
MintGrenoble, France
MintageND (1528-1530)  - -
Catalog ID7416801770
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