France. François I (1515-1547). Ecu d'or au soleil (Tours)
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Estimate € 600 - € 750
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Gold écu d'or au soleil from France attributed to François I (1515–1547), hammer-struck on an irregular planchet, weight about 3.3 g, diameter 27 mm, obverse shows a crowned France shield under a sun with the royal legend FRANCISCVS DEI GRA FRANCORVM REX, reverse a cross of fleurs-de-lys with XPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS IMPERAT, condition Ungraded with circulation wear and original patina, kept in capsule.
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Title
France, attributed to François I (1515-1547) - Gold écu with the sun - Gold
Royal coins
Description
Gold écu with the sun, attributed to François I, hammered on an irregular planchet.
Obverse: crowned France shield, under a sun. Royal inscription “FRANCISCVS DEI GRA FRANCORVM REX” (Francis, by the grace of God, king of the Franks), partly legible.
Reverse: cross formed by fleur-de-lis, with the inscription “XPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS IMPERAT” (Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands), partly legible.
Specifications
• Metal: gold, fineness not verified
• Weight: about 3.3 g
• Diameter: 27 mm
• Workshop: [not determined]
• Reference: [not provided]
Condition: very thin and slightly wavy flan, typical of hammered strikes. Wear from circulation and micro-scratches visible in the photos. The coin has never been cleaned, the patina is original. No positive magnet test.
Provenance: private collection [since ...].
Packaging: the piece is kept in a capsule and will be shipped by tracked and insured mail.
This description is provided as attribution, pending expert assessment. The photos are part of the description: please examine them carefully.
Title
France, attributed to François I (1515-1547) - Gold écu with the sun - Gold
Royal coins
Description
Gold écu with the sun, attributed to François I, hammered on an irregular planchet.
Obverse: crowned France shield, under a sun. Royal inscription “FRANCISCVS DEI GRA FRANCORVM REX” (Francis, by the grace of God, king of the Franks), partly legible.
Reverse: cross formed by fleur-de-lis, with the inscription “XPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS IMPERAT” (Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands), partly legible.
Specifications
• Metal: gold, fineness not verified
• Weight: about 3.3 g
• Diameter: 27 mm
• Workshop: [not determined]
• Reference: [not provided]
Condition: very thin and slightly wavy flan, typical of hammered strikes. Wear from circulation and micro-scratches visible in the photos. The coin has never been cleaned, the patina is original. No positive magnet test.
Provenance: private collection [since ...].
Packaging: the piece is kept in a capsule and will be shipped by tracked and insured mail.
This description is provided as attribution, pending expert assessment. The photos are part of the description: please examine them carefully.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
France
Year/period and variation
(Tours)
Ruler
François I (1515-1547)
Denomination
Ecu d'or au soleil
Precious metal
Gold
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
3.3 g
Number of objects
1
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