1422-61 ECU'OR Charles VII NGC MS64

Struck at the height of Charles VII’s reign, this 1422–1461 Écu d’or à la couronne, graded NGC MS64, stands as a premier example of late medieval French gold coinage during the final phase of the Hundred Years’ War. With France recovering both militarily and economically, coins like this reinforced the legitimacy and stability of the Valois monarchy.

Obverse: Displays a crowned royal shield with three fleurs-de-lis, framed by a trefoil-tipped tressure and encircled by the Gothic legend naming Charles as king. The crown is prominently rendered, and the flanking fleurs add visual balance—a symbol of centralized royal power.

Reverse: Shows a long floriated cross fleury, with fleurs-de-lis in each quarter, all enclosed within a quatrefoil. This layout, deeply tied to France’s Christian monarchy, symbolizes divine protection over the realm.

Graded MS64, this coin is exceptional in preservation and strike. It offers full legends, lustrous golden surfaces, and razor-sharp central detail rarely seen in hammered coinage. Its wide flan, minimal handling marks, and near-Gem visual appeal place it among the highest-quality survivors of Charles VII’s gold issues—ideal for collectors of elite French royal pieces or top-tier medieval numismatics.

FR-307. 3.43g. Tied for Finest Known!