1380-1422 ECU'OR Charles VI NGC MS62

Struck during the tumultuous reign of Charles VI of France, this 1380–1422 Écu d’or à la couronne, graded NGC MS62, embodies the grandeur and instability of late medieval France. Known as “Charles the Mad,” the king’s erratic rule and the intermittent control of rival factions during the Hundred Years’ War made coinage like this a vital symbol of enduring royal legitimacy.

Obverse: Features a crowned shield of France with three fleurs-de-lis, framed by a gothic legend affirming Charles VI’s royal title. The wide flan and crisp detail of the crown and arms make this obverse especially commanding for a hammered issue of the period.

Reverse: Shows a long cross fleurée with fleurs-de-lis in the angles, enclosed within a quatrefoil. The symmetry of the cross and the strong strike contribute to the coin’s visual appeal and medieval Christian iconography.

Graded MS62, this coin stands among the finest known examples from the Charles VI era. The surfaces remain lustrous and well-preserved, with exceptional centering and minimal distortion—a rarity for gold hammered coinage. As both a condition rarity and a historic artifact from one of France’s most volatile royal periods, it is a premium acquisition for collectors of French medieval or war-era numismatics.