France Gold Ecu with sun - Francis I, 1519
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Ecu with sun - Francis I
Year
1519
Ruler
Francis I (François Ier)
(1515–1547)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.38
Diameter (mm)
26.1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Ecu with sun - Francis I from France. Issued in 1519. Struck in Gold. Measures 26.1 mm and weighs 3.38 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned arms under a sun and between two lilies. (Francis, by God's grace, king of the Franks.)
- Reverse
- Floriated cross with quadrilobe in the heart, cantoned with two crowned Fs and two crowns. (Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1519) ☘️ | — | Lyon mint |
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