France Écu d'or au briquet - Charles VII, 1437 – 1438

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Écu d'or au briquet - Charles VII
Year 1437 – 1438
Ruler Charles VII the Victorious (Charles VII le Victorieux) (1422–1461)
Composition Gold (.999)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.31
Diameter (mm) 27
Demonetized Yes

Description

Écu d'or au briquet - Charles VII from France. Issued from 1437 to 1438. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 27 mm and weighs 3.31 g.

Obverse
Crowned Ecu of France accosted by two crowned lilies. Variant: shield between two lighters (Dy#515).
Reverse
Leafy cross with quatrefoil in heart, cantoned by four crowns, within a double quatrefoil. Variants: - two crowns and two lighters (Dy#514) - a heart lighter (Dy#517)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1437-1438)  (fr) 1er type (Dy#514)
ND (1437-1438)  (fr) 2e type (Dy#515)
ND (1437-1438)  (fr) 3e type (Dy#516)
ND (1437-1438)  (fr) 4e type (Dy#517)

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