France Gold Ecu with sun - Francis I, 1515 – 1519
2nd type
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Ecu with sun - Francis I
Year
1515 – 1519
Ruler
Francis I (François Ier)
(1515–1547)
Composition
Gold (.963)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.496
Diameter (mm)
27
Thickness (mm)
0.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Ecu with sun - Francis I from France. Issued from 1515 to 1519. Struck in Gold (.963). Measures 27 mm and weighs 3.5 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned arms under a sun. (Francis, by God's grace, king of the Franks.)
- Reverse
- Floriated cross with quadrilobe in the heart, cantoned with two crowned Fs. (Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1515-1519) ☘️ | — | (fr) Point sous la 12e lettre du droit et du revers. |
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