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Ecu a la Couronne

Also called Couronnelle. A large French gold coin first issued by Charles VII (1422-1461). It obtains its name from the crowned shield, the principal design on the obverse. It was struck at Paris, Rouen, and Tournay.


Source: Frey's Dictionary (American Journal of Numismatics, Vol. 50, 1916)
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