CHARLES VII the Victorious (30 October 1422 - 22 July 1461) (2nd period 1436-1461) KAROLVS : DEI : GRACIA : FRANCORVM : REX : (Charles, by the grace of God, king of the Franks). Ecu of France crowned by two lilies. R/. XPS : VINCIT : XPS : REGNAT : XPS : IMPERAT : (Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands). Leafy cross cantoned by four coronets within a quatrefoil. Initial coronet on obverse and reverse. ◊ Dy 511A; Fr 307 Gold ecu with crown said ecu neuf (3rd type 2nd issue 12 August 1445). Point 6e = Tours. (3,40 g) Trace of folding. Fine scratch on the obverse. T.B.

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