THE OBVERSE
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DenominationEcu d'or
Country / EmpireFrance
Obverse DesignShield of France (three fleurs-de-lis) within a tressure. Legend: LVDOVICVS DEI GRACIA FRANCORVM REX (Louis, by the grace of God, King of the Franks).
Reverse DesignOrnate cross (e.g., cross fleury) with fleurs-de-lis in the angles. Legend: XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC IMPERAT (Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands).

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