France Gold ecu with the sun - Francis I, 1540
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold ecu with the sun - Francis I
Year
1540
Ruler
Francis I (François Ier)
(1515–1547)
Composition
Gold (.958)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.37
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold ecu with the sun - Francis I from France. Issued in 1540. Struck in Gold (.958). Measures 27 mm and weighs 3.37 g.
- Obverse
- Ecu of France crowned under a sun. (Francis, by the grace of God, king of French.)
- Reverse
- Cross fleurdelisée with quadriole in heart, cantoned to the 1 and 4 of a lily, to the 2 and 3 of an F.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1540 M | 3.4K |
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