$4,060.00 USD
The écu d’or was introduced as a high-value gold coin to support the economy and assert sovereignty, particularly in regions still under Charles VII's control. Charles VII's reign saw the expulsion of English forces from French territory (except Calais) and the restoration of France's stability and economy, bolstered by reforms such as the creation of a standing army.
The obverse features a crowned shield bearing the fleurs-de-lis, the emblem of the French monarchy. The fleurs-de-lis represent divine approval and the enduring authority of the Valois dynasty. The inscription includes Charles's royal title, emphasizing his legitimacy as the king of France.
The reverse displays a cross fleury or cross potent (a cross with expanded ends) surrounded by a decorative frame, with smaller fleurs-de-lis and other symbols of the monarchy in the quadrants.
