Gold Ecu - Francis I 11th type
Features
| Issuer |
France
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Francis I (François Ier) (1515-1547)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1540-1547 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 3.29 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 7742 |
| References | Dy royales# 880 Jean Duplessy; 1999. Les monnaies françaises royales. Maison Platt, Paris, France (2 volumes). Stéphan Sombart; 2022. Monnaies royales françaises de Louis XI à Henri IV / Volume 1: 1461-1610. Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco. Louis Ciani, Jules Florange (ed.); 1926. Les Monnaies royales françaises de Hugues Capet à Louis XVI. Jules Florange, Bergerac, France. Émile Bourgey, Monnaies et Medailles (publisher). Les monnaies des rois de France. Émile Bourgey, Monnaies et Medailles, Paris, France / Basel, Switzerland (2 volumes). |
Obverse
A French shield, with a sun shining above it.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRANCISCVS: DEI: G: FRANCORVM: RX:
Reverse
A fleur-de-lys cross with a quatrefoil heart.
Script: Latin
Lettering: XPS: VINCIT: XPS: REGNAT: XPS: IMP:
Mints
| D | Lyon, France (413-1858) |
 (E) |
Tours, France |
| F | Angers, France (mid 8th century - 1662) |
| ft | Marseille, France (?-1858) |
| H | La Rochelle, France (?-1837) |
 (K) |
Bordeaux, France (?-1880) |
| S | Troyes, France |
Marks
| ✶ | Charles Martin, Mint Master, Bordeaux (1539-1540) |
| R | Robert Richard, Mint Master, Bordeaux (1540-1557) |
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
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| ND (1540) D | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1540) E | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1540) F | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1540) ft | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1540) H | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1540) K | ✶ | ||||||||||||||
| ND (1540) S | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1540-1547) K | R | 
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6 600 | (fr) 14 novembre 1540 | |||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 94
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Bullion value: USD 451.98
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of gold at 143 401 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual gold weight: 0.101 oz
Current gold price: 4460.28 USD/oz (see gold price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Katz Auction 57 Lot 2453 
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19 Mar 2022 | ND (1540-1547) K R – (fr) 14 novembre 1540 | VF |
USD 499.10
(EUR 430.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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