date in exergue (Davis 9)
Toned a bold fine with bold countermarks and crenelation engraving
crown over denomination in words and date
4h (BCD 312-325)
denomination in words at bottom
France, Francois I Ecu d'Or a la Croisette date in exergue (Davis 9)France, Francois I (1515 47), gold Ecu d'Or ' la croisette', 1st type (issue of 19 March 1541), Paris mint, FRANCISVS DEI GRA FRANCORVM REX, crowned coat of arms, A below, rev. XPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS IMPERAT, Greek cross within tressure of twelve arches, each ending in lis, pellet below 18th letter on both sides, 3. 45g (Dup. 889; Cianai 1091; Fr 351). Once cleaned otherwise extremely fine with a full weight, scarce.