France Royal d'or - Charles VII, 1429 – 1431

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Royal d'or - Charles VII
Year 1429 – 1431
Ruler Charles VII the Victorious (Charles VII le Victorieux) (1422–1461)
Composition Gold (.999)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.824
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized Yes

Description

Royal d'or - Charles VII from France. Issued from 1429 to 1431. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 28 mm and weighs 3.82 g.

Obverse
The King standing facing, crowned, his head generally penetrating the legend, dressed in a robe and a fleur-de-lis coat, holding two sceptres, on a field of lilies; lettering punctuated by two superposed clover leaves. (Charles king of the Francs by the grace of God)
Reverse
Clover and leafy cross with quadrilobe in the heart, in a fleur-de-lis quadrilobe confined by 4 crowns; lettering punctuated with two superposed annulets. (Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1431)  — (fr) 2e émission (point creux après la croisette initiale).
ND (1431)  — (fr) 2e émission (point plein après la croisette initiale).
ND (1429)  — 1st issue

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