$2,400.00 USD
The 1422-1461 Tournai Écu d'Or of Charles VI is a medieval gold coin minted in the city of Tournai, which was under French control at the time. Charles VI, known as "Charles the Beloved" and later "Charles the Mad," ruled France from 1380 until his death in 1422. However, the coin continued to be issued under his name even after his reign, during the early years of Charles VII.
This Écu d'Or, or "gold shield," was a significant French gold coin used widely in European trade. It typically features the royal coat of arms of France—three fleurs-de-lis—on the obverse, surrounded by a Latin inscription referencing the king’s authority. The reverse usually displays a cross with additional fleurs-de-lis in the angles, a common medieval Christian motif symbolizing divine right and protection.
Graded PCGS AU58 (Almost Uncirculated 58), this coin retains most of its original luster with only slight wear visible on the highest points of the design. This high grade indicates it was well-preserved compared to many other medieval coins, which often circulated extensively.
