1422-1461 Gold ECU DOR PCGS MS 61 WG

Struck during the reign of King Charles VII of France (1422–1461), the Écu d'Or à la Couronne symbolized the stabilization of royal authority in the aftermath of the Hundred Years’ War. Minted during a critical rebuilding period for France, this gold coin reflected renewed economic strength and helped solidify Charles VII's legacy after a prolonged period of political turmoil and foreign occupation.

Obverse: Features a crowned shield of France, adorned with three fleurs-de-lis, beneath an ornate crown. The surrounding Latin legend reads: KAROLVS DEI GRACIA FRANCORV REX ("Charles, by the grace of God, King of the French"), affirming his sovereignty.

Reverse: Displays a floriated cross enclosed in a quadrilobe, with alternating crowns and fleurs-de-lis between the arms. The legend reads: XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC IMPERAT ("Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands"), a traditional invocation of divine favor.

A superb survivor of late medieval France, this Écu d'Or graded PCGS MS61 (WG) boasts crisp definition on both the crowned shield and the floriated cross, with brilliant surfaces and excellent overall eye appeal for a hammered gold issue. Highly sought-after for its historical significance and visual impact, this coin represents a critical era when France reclaimed its national unity and royal power.