1380-1422 Gold ECU DOR PCGS MS63

Struck during the reign of Charles VI of France, this 1380–1422 Écu d’or à la couronne, graded PCGS MS63, is an exemplary specimen of late 14th to early 15th-century French gold coinage. Despite a reign plagued by political instability and the king’s periodic mental illness, the coinage of Charles VI remained a vital symbol of enduring royal authority.

Obverse: Features a crowned royal shield emblazoned with three fleurs-de-lis, enclosed within a linear tressure and surrounded by the Latin legend denoting Charles as King of France. The fleur-de-lis design, signifying the divine right of kings, is sharply struck and richly defined.

Reverse: Displays a long cross fleury with fleurs-de-lis in the quadrants, intricately framed within a quatrefoil. The layout conveys both the sacred and sovereign nature of the monarchy and underscores the union of faith and governance.

Graded PCGS MS63, this piece boasts exceptional clarity, luster, and preservation for a hammered coin of the era. Its wide flan, uniform strike, and vivid golden surfaces elevate it far above typical survivors. This coin represents not only an important phase in the Valois monetary tradition but also one of the finest extant écu d’or examples from the medieval French series—ideal for the advanced collector or historical investor.

France Gold ECU DOR, Paris, 3.95g