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1515-1547 France 1 Ecu D'or FR-340 Francois Gold Coin NGC AU Details
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1515-1547 France 1 Ecu D'or FR-340 Francois Gold Coin NGC AU Details
A magnificent Renaissance-era treasure, the 1515-1547 France 1 Ecu d'or FR-340 Francois Gold Coin NGC AU Details represents one of the most iconic gold issues from the reign of King Francis I. Struck in .963 fine gold with an actual gold weight of 0.1034 troy oz, this coin has been graded AU Details by NGC. It retains strong detail and attractive original surfaces for a coin that is more than 470 years old.
During the reign of Francis I (1515–1547), France experienced a cultural and artistic golden age. The king, a major patron of the Renaissance, commissioned Leonardo da Vinci and expanded French influence across Europe. The Ecu d’or was the principal gold coin of the realm during this period. The FR-340 variety features a crowned coat of arms beneath a radiant sun on the obverse and a beautiful floriated cross with a quadrilobe center, cantoned with two crowned “F”s for Francis on the reverse. These coins circulated widely in European trade and remain highly prized today by collectors of early world gold.
Coin Features:
- Graded as AU Details by NGC
- Made from .963 fine gold with a weight of 0.1034 troy oz
- Minted at the French Mint
- Obverse: Typically features a ruling monarch or royal emblem
- Reverse: Often displays heraldic designs, shields, or crosses
Why Own This 1515-1547 France 1 Ecu d'or?
- Rare Renaissance-period French gold coin.
- Historic connection to King Francis I and the French Renaissance.
- Tangible gold content with strong numismatic premium.
- Beautiful medieval design with excellent eye appeal.
- Excellent addition to any world gold or French collection.
- Increasingly scarce in higher grades.
Bullion Exchanges is proud to offer the 1515-1547 France 1 Ecu d'or FR-340 Francois Gold Coin NGC AU Details. This exceptional historic gold coin combines tangible precious metal value with significant numismatic importance from one of France’s most celebrated kings. It is an outstanding choice for collectors and investors seeking rare European gold with rich historical provenance.
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