Écu
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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 sil
The first écu, issued by Louis IX of France, in 1266
écu à la chaise of Philip VI
écu à la couronne of Charles VI
écu au soleil of Louis XII
Livre tournois
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The livre tournois was one of numerous currencies used in medieval France, and a unit of account used in early modern France.
La Banque Royale: 100 livres Tournois (1720)
Franc à cheval 1360 73001139
Charles V France franc pied 73001141