Gold ecu with the sun - Francis I 12th type, France

Gold ecu with the sun - Francis I 12th type, France, 1540 obverse imageGold ecu with the sun - Francis I 12th type, France, 1540 reverse image
Gold ecu with the sun - Francis I 12th type coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1540
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round (irregular)
  • Technique:
    Hammered
  • Mint:
    M Toulouse, France (?-1837)
Gold ecu with the sun - Francis I 12th type Reference Price

Reference Price

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The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Gold ecu with the sun - Francis I 12th type Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Croix fleurdelise avec quadriole en coeur, cantonne aux 1 et 4 dun lis, aux 2 et 3 dune F.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Ecu de France couronné sous un soleil.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

Gold ecu with the sun - Francis I 12th type Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

FRANCISCVS: DEI: GRA: FRANCORVM: REX.

Reverse:

XPS: VINCIT: XPS: REGNAT: XPS: IMPERAT.

Gold ecu with the sun - Francis I 12th type Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.958)

Size

Gold ecu with the sun - Francis I 12th type sizes
  • Weight:3.37 g
  • Diameter:27 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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