France Écu d'Or - François I, 1515 – 1528
1st type
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)
3.439
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Écu d'Or - François I from France. Issued from 1515 to 1528. Struck in Gold. Measures 27 mm and weighs 3.44 g.
- Obverse
- Quartered field surmounted by a sun, with 1 and 4 of France, 2 and 3 of Dauphiné.
- Reverse
- Cross fleurdelisée with quadrilobe in heart.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1515-1528) | — | (fr) Crémieu (Point sous la 1ere lettre du droit et du revers) | 50% | |
| ND (1515-1528) | — | (fr) Romans (Point sous la 2e lettre du droit et du revers et R couronnée) | 50% |
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