1562 FRANCE GOLD ECU D'OR CHARLES IX NGC MS61

$7,250.00 USD

FRANCE GOLD ECU D'OR, PARIS MINT, KING CHARLES IX. THE FINEST KNOWN!

The coin reflects the economic measures taken by the French crown to support its military and political endeavors during a time of religious and civil strife. It symbolizes the wealth and power of the French monarchy in the 16th century.

The observe features a crowned shield of France, symbolizing royal authority. The shield is  adorned with fleurs-de-lis, the emblem of French royalty.

The reverse displays a cross fleury (a cross with fleur-de-lis at the ends), often within a quadrilobe, with the inscription "CHRISTVS REGNAT VINCIT ET IMPERAT" (Christ reigns, conquers, and commands).