$3,128.00 USD
Struck during the reign of Charles VII of France, this 1422–1461 Écu d’or à la couronne, graded NGC AU58, reflects the reassertion of French sovereignty in the late stages of the Hundred Years’ War. As Charles reclaimed lost territories and stabilized the monarchy, the production of gold coinage like the écu became a visual anchor of legitimacy and economic revival.
Obverse: Features a crowned royal shield bearing three fleurs-de-lis, enclosed in a tressure of arches, and surrounded by a Latin inscription identifying Charles as king. The well-balanced heraldic design embodies royal dignity and divine favor.
Reverse: Displays a long cross fleury with fleurs-de-lis in each quarter, all enclosed in a quadrilobe. The Christian symbolism of the cross aligns with the monarchy's divine right claims and underscores continuity with earlier Capetian and Valois rulers.
Graded AU58, this hammered gold coin boasts bright golden surfaces with minimal circulation evidence. The legends are largely intact, and the central motifs retain strong definition despite light wear. Its wide flan and balanced strike make it a visually compelling and historically resonant piece—an ideal addition for collectors of medieval French or Hundred Years’ War-era numismatics.
