Orbis Coins and Maps

The love of history is what drew us to ancient coins and maps. Beautiful works of art that have the power to take us through time and remote places and brings us face to face with the glory of human achievement through centuries. Today's digital world is seeing both money forged from metal and maps made of paper rapidly disappearing from our daily use, adding to the fascination that many have for ancient coins and maps. Orbis Carto Numis is here to keep that fascination alive.

Friday, May 5, 2017

France Medievil Era Dec 3, 1368 - Oct 21 1422 $2125.00

Medieval France

Dec 3, 1368 - Oct 21, 1422

House of Valois, Charles the sixth known as both "well loved" and "the mad"

due to his mental illness.

Gold ecu d' or a la Couronne (crown) of 3.63 grams

Obverse, crowned crest of Fance, shield with three flor de lis.

Reverse, lily in cross with four crowns.

The Hundred Years War era coin.

The famous battle of Agincourt would be fought in a losing effort to Henry the fifth in 1415, making the future king of England, Henry the sixth king of France, as well as England.

29 mm dianmeter

Very fine condition!!!

Authenticity Guaranteed!!!