$3,128.00 USD
Struck during the reign of King Charles VII of France (1422–1461), the Écu d'Or à la Couronne reflects the resurgence of French royal power in the late stages of the Hundred Years’ War. This coin symbolizes the rebirth of national unity following pivotal moments like the intervention of Joan of Arc and the coronation of Charles at Reims. The Écu’s consistent design and trusted gold content helped reestablish stability in the kingdom’s currency and royal image.
Obverse: Features a crowned shield of France, adorned with three fleurs-de-lis under an elaborate crown, representing the authority and divine right of the French monarchy. The surrounding legend reads: KAROLVS DEI GRACIA FRANCORV REX ("Charles, by the grace of God, King of the French").
Reverse: Presents a floriated cross within a lobed quadrilobe, featuring alternating fleurs-de-lis and crowns in the angles. The surrounding legend proclaims: XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC IMPERAT ("Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands"), emphasizing the king's divine endorsement.
An outstanding medieval gold issue, this Écu d'Or graded PCGS AU58 (WG) boasts crisp detail on the crowned arms and floriated cross, with strong original luster and minimal evidence of handling. Representing a critical period of France’s national recovery, this coin offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire a historically and visually significant piece from one of France’s most pivotal reigns.
France Gold ECU DOR, Tours, 3.36g. The Finest Known!
