France Écu d'Or - François I, 1540 – 1547

1st type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Écu d'Or - François I
Year 1540 – 1547
Ruler Francis I (François Ier) (1515–1547)
Composition Gold (.958)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.29
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

Écu d'Or - François I from France. Issued from 1540 to 1547. Struck in Gold (.958). Measures 26 mm and weighs 3.29 g.

Obverse
A French shield, with a sun shining above it.
Reverse
A fleur-de-lys cross with a quatrefoil heart.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1540-1547) K 6.6K (fr) 14 novembre 1540

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