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The term écu may refer to one of several French coins. The first écu was a gold coin minted during the reign of Louis IX of France, in 1266. The value of the écu varied considerably over time, and silver coins were also introduced.
The first écu, issued by Louis IX of France, in 1266.
The first écu, issued by Louis IX of France, in 1266.
écu a la chaise of Philip VI
écu a la chaise of Philip VI
écu à la couronne of Charles VI
écu à la couronne of Charles VI
écu au soleil of Louis XII
écu au soleil of Louis XII
French livre
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The livre was the currency of Kingdom of France and its predecessor states of Francia and West Francia from 781 to 1794. Several different livres existed, some concurrently. The livre was the name of coins and of units of account.
French 1793 24₶. gold coin of 7.64 grams
French 1793 24₶. gold coin of 7.64 grams
10₶. note issued by La Banque Royale (1720)
10₶. note issued by La Banque Royale (1720)
Assignat for 125₶. (1793)
Assignat for 125₶. (1793)