1422-61 ECU'OR Charles VII NGC MS63

Struck during the reign of King Charles VII of France (1422–1461), the Écu d'Or à la Couronne marked a critical step in restoring the prestige of the French monarchy during the closing decades of the Hundred Years' War. Introduced as a stable gold currency, it symbolized France's economic recovery and renewed royal authority after decisive victories that reshaped the nation's future.

Obverse: Depicts a crowned shield of France, featuring the three fleurs-de-lis, beneath an ornate crown. The shield is boldly rendered against the hammered background. The surrounding Latin legend reads: "KAROLVS DEI GRACIA FRANCORV REX" ("Charles, by the grace of God, King of the French").

Reverse: Features a floriated cross enclosed within a lobed quadrilobe, with a small rosette at the center and crowns alternating with fleurs-de-lis in the angles. The legend reads: "XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC IMPERAT" ("Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands"), affirming divine protection over the monarchy.

An outstanding medieval gold coin, this Écu d'Or graded NGC MS63 is remarkable for its sharply struck details, radiant golden luster, and superb preservation for a hammered issue. With its crisply defined crown and cross motifs, this piece stands among the finest known from a reign that witnessed France’s resurgence from near ruin to renewed strength.