1422-61 ECU'OR Charles VII NGC MS62

Struck under King Charles VII of France during the closing stages of the Hundred Years' War, the Écu d'Or à la Couronne became a symbol of France’s recovery and strengthening monarchy. Following pivotal moments such as Joan of Arc’s campaigns and Charles’s eventual coronation at Reims, this coin affirmed royal legitimacy and economic stability at a crucial time in French history.

Obverse: Depicts a crowned shield of France bearing three fleurs-de-lis, emblematic of the royal house. The detailed crown above the shield emphasizes the divine right of kingship. Surrounding this is the Latin legend: KAROLVS DEI GRACIA FRANCORV REX ("Charles, by the grace of God, King of the French").

Reverse: Features a floriated cross within a lobed quadrilobe. Crowns and fleurs-de-lis alternate in the spaces between the arms of the cross, reinforcing the royal and religious authority. The legend reads: XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC IMPERAT ("Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands").

A beautifully preserved medieval gold piece, this Écu d'Or graded NGC MS62 offers sharp strike detail, bright golden surfaces, and minimal handling marks. The strong definition of the crowned shield and the delicate floriated cross underscores the craftsmanship of French mints during Charles VII’s resurgence. A historic and visually compelling piece from France’s path to national renewal.