France Écu d'Or - François I, 1515 – 1528
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Écu d'Or - François I
Year
1515 – 1528
Ruler
Francis I (François Ier)
(1515–1547)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.43
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Écu d'Or - François I from France. Issued from 1515 to 1528. Struck in Gold. Measures 26 mm and weighs 3.43 g.
- Obverse
- Quartered field surmounted by a sun, with 1 and 4 of France, 2 and 3 of Dauphiné.
- Reverse
- A fleur-de-lys cross with a quatrefoil in the heart, flanked on the 2nd and 3rd by a wreath.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1515-1528) | — | (fr) Crémieu, point 1er au droit au revers. |
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