Charles VII (1422–1461). Gold Royal, 2nd issue, ND (1431), O, Orléans.

Obv. + KAROLVS: DEI: GR - A - FRANCORV: RE (workshop). The King standing face-on, crowned, wearing a robe and a fleur-de-lis cloak, holding two scepers, on a field of lilies.
Reverse: + XPC: VINCIT: XPC: REGNAT: XPC: IHPERA (mint). A trefoil cross with leaves and a quatrefoil at the center, within a fleur-de-lis quatrefoil flanked by small crowns.
Dy.455A - Fr.303; Gold - 3.84 g - 29 mm - 11 h
Top Pop: This is the finest graded specimen!
NGC MS 65 (4625126-009).
With an “O” on a small ring indicating the Orléans mint. A besant is visible beneath the first letter on both the obverse and reverse: we attribute this specimen to the second issue from April to September 1431. In mint condition, with a very fine depiction of the King and a golden patina. Mint condition.

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