1380-22 Mirabel A'OR Charles VI NGC AU50

Struck during the reign of King Charles VI of France (1380–1422), the Écu d'Or à la Couronne was introduced in 1385 as a successor to the franc à cheval. This gold coin became a mainstay of French currency, reflecting the monarchy's authority during a period marked by the Hundred Years' War and internal strife. The Mirabel Mint, located in the Languedoc region, produced these coins to facilitate trade and assert the monarchy's presence in southern France.

Obverse: Features the crowned royal arms of France, consisting of three fleur-de-lis beneath an ornate crown. The surrounding Latin legend reads: “+ KAROLVS DEI GRACIA FRANCORVM REX” (Charles, by the grace of God, King of the French).

Reverse: Displays a floriated cross within a quadrilobe, with a star at the center and inward-facing fleurs-de-lis in each angle. The inscription reads: “+ XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC IMPERAT” (Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands).

Specifications:

• Denomination: Écu d'Or à la Couronne

• Mint: Mirabel

• Composition: Gold

• Weight: Approximately 3.9 grams

• Diameter: Approximately 28 mm

• Catalog References: Friedberg 291; Duplessy 369

Condition and Rarity:
Graded NGC AU50, this coin exhibits exceptional preservation, with sharp details and lustrous surfaces. Gold Écus d'Or from the Mirabel Mint are rare, especially in such high grades, making this a highly sought-after piece for collectors of medieval French coinage.

2.55g