France Écu d'or au soleil de Bretagne, 2e type, 1515 – 1540
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Écu d'or au soleil de Bretagne, 2e type
Year
1515 – 1540
Ruler
Francis I (François Ier)
(1515–1547)
Composition
Gold (.963)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.41
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Écu d'or au soleil de Bretagne, 2e type from France. Issued from 1515 to 1540. Struck in Gold (.963). Measures 26 mm and weighs 3.41 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned shield of France under a sun, accosted by a crowned F and a crowned ermine spot.
- Reverse
- Cross flory with quatrefoil heart, cantoned at 1 and 4 with a crowned F, at 2 and 3 with a crowned ermine spot.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1515-1540) N | — | 75% | ||
| ND (1515-1540) R | — | 25% |
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