France Écu d'Or - François I, 1515 – 1540
Brittany; 2nd type
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Écu d'Or - François I
Year
1515 – 1540
Ruler
Francis I (François Ier)
(1515–1547)
Composition
Gold (.963)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.41
Diameter (mm)
25.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Écu d'Or - François I from France. Issued from 1515 to 1540. Struck in Gold (.963). Measures 25.5 mm and weighs 3.41 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned shield of France under a sun, between two crowned ermine spots.
- Reverse
- Cross flory with quatrefoil heart, cantoned at 1 and 4 with a crowned ermine spot, at 2 and 3 with a crowned F.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1515-1540) N | — | |||
| ND (1515-1540) R | — |
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