{"product_id":"1380-1422-gold-ecu-dor-pcgs-ms62-1","title":"1380-1422 Gold ECU D'OR PCGS MS62","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"367\" data-start=\"179\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStruck during the reign of \u003cstrong data-end=\"46\" data-start=\"27\"\u003eKing Charles VI\u003c\/strong\u003e (1380–1422), this gold \u003cstrong data-end=\"96\" data-start=\"70\"\u003eÉcu d'Or à la Couronne\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a pivotal moment in medieval French coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIntroduced in 1385, the Écu d'Or à la Couronne standardized the design of French gold coins, featuring a crowned shield of France, and remained a staple of the French monetary system until the introduction of the Louis d'Or in 1640.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"541\" data-start=\"369\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"381\" data-start=\"369\"\u003eObverse: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFeatures the \u003cstrong data-end=\"45\" data-start=\"13\"\u003ecrowned royal arms of France\u003c\/strong\u003e, consisting of three fleur-de-lis beneath an ornate crown.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe surrounding Latin legend reads: \u003cem data-end=\"74\" data-start=\"36\"\u003e“+ KAROLVS DEI GRACIA FRANCORVM REX”\u003c\/em\u003e (Charles, by the grace of God, King of the French).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"721\" data-start=\"543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"543\"\u003eReverse: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDisplays a \u003cstrong data-end=\"30\" data-start=\"11\"\u003efloriated cross\u003c\/strong\u003e within a quadrilobe, with a star at the center and inward-facing fleurs-de-lis in each angle.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe inscription reads: \u003cem data-end=\"62\" data-start=\"23\"\u003e“+ XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC IMPERAT”\u003c\/em\u003e (Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands).\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces126254.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"744\" data-start=\"723\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"742\" data-start=\"723\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1187\" data-start=\"745\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"745\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"747\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"764\" data-start=\"747\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eÉcu d'Or à la Couronne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"807\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"809\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGold (.999 fineness)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"868\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"881\" data-start=\"870\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eApproximately 3.97 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"981\" data-start=\"924\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"981\" data-start=\"926\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"939\" data-start=\"926\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eApproximately 28.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1035\" data-start=\"982\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1035\" data-start=\"984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"993\" data-start=\"984\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eVarious French mints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1187\" data-start=\"1036\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1187\" data-start=\"1038\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1061\" data-start=\"1038\"\u003eCatalog References:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFriedberg 291; Duplessy 369\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1528\" data-start=\"1189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1214\" data-start=\"1189\"\u003eCondition and Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1214\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"1224\"\u003ePCGS MS62\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin exhibits exceptional preservation, with sharp details and lustrous surfaces. Gold Écus d'Or from this period are rare, especially in such high grades, making this a highly sought-after piece for collectors of medieval French coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67718294536362,"sku":"81212189","price":3708.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/110.jpg?v=1747423963","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1380-1422-gold-ecu-dor-pcgs-ms62-1","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}