France
Francois I (1515-1547) gold Ecu d'Or ND (from 1519) AU Details (Bent) NGC, Villefranche-de-Rouergue mint, Fr-345, Dup-775. 3.34gm. +FRANCISCVS: DEI: GRA: FRANCOR: REX: I (mintmark) , crowned royal shield within inner border, sun above / +XPS: VINCIT: XPS: REGNAT: XPS: IMPERAT, cross-fleury, F in first and fourth angles, lis in second and third. 5th type, 3rd emission (from 21 July 1519). Slightly struck through in the center, but well-defined and exhibiting an even character.
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