$5,100.00 USD
Struck during the reign of Charles VII of France, this 1422–1461 Écu d’or à la couronne (FR-307), graded NGC MS62, hails from the period of national restoration following the darkest years of the Hundred Years’ War. As Charles VII reasserted royal control and rebuilt the French state—bolstered by Joan of Arc’s campaigns—his gold coinage became a symbol of renewed legitimacy and confidence.
Obverse: Displays a crowned shield bearing the royal arms of France—three fleurs-de-lis—surrounded by a beaded circle and an inscription affirming Charles's sovereign status. The crown is sharply struck, and the design radiates the authority of the restored Valois line.
Reverse: Features a floriated cross with fleurs-de-lis in each quadrant, enclosed by a quadrilobe. The central and peripheral motifs symbolize divine favor and royal continuity, with clear Gothic styling typical of mid-15th-century French gold.
This MS62 example is an elite survivor among hammered medieval coinage. The flan is broad and well-centered, with minimal doubling and exceptional strike clarity—particularly rare in this era. Its combination of historical relevance, excellent preservation, and refined Gothic artistry makes it a premium acquisition for collectors of medieval or French royal gold.
