$4,590.00 USD
Issued under Charles VII of France during the decisive second half of the Hundred Years’ War, the 1422–1461 Écu d’or à la couronne, graded NGC MS61, represents the restored stability of French royal authority. Following the early turmoil of his reign—including the Treaty of Troyes and occupation by English forces—Charles VII successfully reconsolidated power, reformed the military, and laid the groundwork for France’s resurgence. His gold coinage reflects the resurgence of monarchical legitimacy and the assertion of the Valois claim.
Obverse: Displays a crowned shield of France bearing three fleurs-de-lis, enclosed within a tressure of arches and surrounded by a Latin legend affirming Charles’s sovereignty. The crowned arms serve as a potent symbol of France’s centralized monarchy.
Reverse: Features a long floriated cross with fleurs-de-lis in each quadrant, enclosed by a quatrefoil. This sacred and heraldic design underscores the divine right of kings and the sanctity of royal authority.
