The Gold Écu d'Or of Charles VI(1380-1422) is a significant piece of medieval French coinage, struck during a tumultuous period in French history. Charles VI, known as "Charles the Mad," ruled during the early phases of the Hundred Years' War, a time marked by internal strife, royal insanity, and foreign invasions.
The coin's obverse features the king standing under a Gothic canopy, symbolizing royal authority, while the reverse displays a floriated cross with fleurs-de-lis, the emblem of the French monarchy.
This coin represents both the artistic and political climate of late medieval France. Graded NGC MS62, it remains in exceptional condition, making it not only a rare numismatic piece but also a tangible link to the complex reign of Charles VI, who struggled to maintain stability during one of France’s most challenging periods.
