$3,910.00 USD
Struck during the reign of King Charles VII of France (1422–1461), the Écu d'Or à la Couronne played a vital role in reaffirming royal power during the final phases of the Hundred Years' War. Introduced after significant victories and national revival efforts, this gold coin symbolizes the renewed stability and prestige of the French monarchy during a pivotal period of recovery and consolidation.
Obverse: Depicts a crowned shield of France, emblazoned with three fleurs-de-lis, the royal arms of the kingdom. The shield is topped with an elaborate crown, symbolizing the divine authority and sovereignty of the king. The surrounding Latin legend reads: KAROLVS DEI GRACIA FRANCORV REX ("Charles, by the grace of God, King of the French").
Reverse: Displays a floriated cross within a quadrilobe, a classic medieval motif associated with divine protection. At the center is a small rosette, and crowns and fleurs-de-lis alternate between the arms. The surrounding legend reads: XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC IMPERAT ("Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands").
A superbly preserved example of medieval French gold, this Écu d'Or graded NGC MS62 boasts a crisp, sharply struck crowned shield and cross, all framed by glowing, lustrous surfaces. With its combination of historic significance and exceptional visual quality, this piece offers collectors a prime opportunity to own a gem of France’s royal recovery period.
