François I (1515-1547) gold Ecu d'Or au Soleil ND K AU58 NGC, Bordeaux mint (ship initial mark), Fr-345, Dup-775var (legends). +:K • (ship with crescent below) • FRANCISCVS: DEI: G: FRANCORVM: REX:, crowned royal shield within inner border, sun above / +:K • (ship with crescent below) • XPS: VINCIT: XPS: REGNAT: XPS: IMPERAT:, cross-fleury, F in first and fourth quarters, lis in second and third. 5th type, 3rd emission (from 21 July 1519). A scarcer mint for the issue, heavily doubled with die breaks in portions of the legends, though with elegant details and an overall rather refined style.

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