{"title":"French Coin Necklaces","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"medieval-france-royal-22k-gold-ecu-dor-cross-coin-of-louis-xi-circa-1470-in-an-18k-gold-pendant-artifact-3160","title":"Medieval France Royal 22K Gold Ecu d'or Cross Coin of Louis XI circa 1470 in an 18K Gold Pendant | Artifact #3160","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRegal Hand-Hammered Coins… the Royal Gold Coins of Early France in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic medieval French coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eFOR PENDANT SIZE SEE COIN DETAILS BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnights on horseback… maidens in flowing robes… tapestries adorning the walls of fairy-tale castles – it’s easy to see why medieval Europe has captured our imagination from childhood. It is from this world – a world filled with daring feats of bravery, fascinating political intrigue, and stunning artistic developments – that our Coins of Medieval France collection come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a group of medieval Frank states, at the time these coins were minted, France as we know it was being formed and solidified under a united kingdom, and the Gold Royal Ecu d’or and Silver Guenar were becoming the accepted standard in the united France. From the earliest days of a united France, to the birth of the Renaissance, these coins were minted at a place and time which would play a large part in creating the world we live in today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coins of late medieval France are a stunning combination of classical imagery and art combined with the intricate medieval letter-forms that are at once incredibly complex and easily read… once you train your eye to them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChrist Overcomes, Christ Reigns, Christ Commands\u003c\/strong\u003e: Understanding the Imagery and Legends of the French Royal Coins of Christ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frankish states, and united France, were Christian kingdoms. Like their neighbors, the French chose to celebrate and honor their faith on their coins – the designs and words on these coins were meant to serve as daily reminders of the source of true wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Cross Side:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cross with fleur de lis at the terminals is called a Cross Fleuree. While we are used to associating the fleur de lis with France, this expression of the famous symbol is meant to remind viewers of the Godhead. There are four crowns in each corner of the cross. \u003cstrong\u003eThe words around the cross are in Latin, and say: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eXPS : VINCIT : XPS : REGNAT : XPS : IMPERAT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003e;\u003c\/span\u003e Literally: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChrist overcomes, Christ reigns, Christ commands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Coat of Arms Side:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coat of Arms of Charles VI features the crowed fleur de lis. The legend on this side of the coin reads: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLVDOVICVS : DEI : GRA : FRANCOR : REX\u003c\/span\u003e: Louis, by the grace of God, King of France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Royal French Medieval Hand-Hammered Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1461 - 1474\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Ecu d'or a la Couronne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Saint Lo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: Louis XI of France (1461 - 1483)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: 22K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCoin weight: 3.47 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 18K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The Cross\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFleuree and the Legend: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXPS : VINCIT : XPS : REGNAT : XPS : IMPERAT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003e - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChrist Overcomes, Christ Reigns, Christ Commands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLVDOVICVS : DEI : GRA : FRANCOR : REX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCharles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, by the grace of God, King of France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including the Setting (Bezel): 1 1\/4\" Across, 1 3\/4\" Tall - Just a bit smaller than a U.S. Half Dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #960202;\"\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #960202;\" color=\"#960202\"\u003e This coin is striking... \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand with stunning quality for its age. Center struck in and with breathtaking detail, coins of this quality are quite difficult to acquire. This type of gold coin ofLouis XI is noted for its distinct \"Leafy Cross;\" the leaf detail seen clearly here at the terminal of each arm of the Cross. Add to that the royal crowns in each quadrant, and the regal design is complete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #960202;\" color=\"#960202\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Shield Side of this Ecu d'or is also quite strong. With the crowned shield of France and three crisp fleur de lis, it is flanked by paired fleur de lis and crowns. In its luxury-weight 18K Gold bezel it is strong and sturdy enough to be worn and enjoyed daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one of these precious survivors is a work of art in its own right. Long lost, each has been rediscovered and has emerged from our Conservation Lab where it has been stabilized and conserved for generations to cherish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Your Medieval French Coin Came to Be\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo understand where these beautiful French coins came from, you have to go back a few hundred years… to someone you’ve heard of: Charlemagne (768-814)! Also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” Charlemagne was King of the Franks, which region became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany. It was Charlemagne, together with an English counterpart, who created the medieval hand-hammered silver penny. The standard coin of what we call the “Dark Ages” the silver penny became a widespread currency, but it was often “debased” (the practice of making the coins with less silver than usual) and of unreliable value. And then, as centuries passed, the world began to change – by the 1300s the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration were beginning to dawn, trade was expanding, and Europe needed larger coins of reliable purity. New sources of silver and gold were discovered, and the creation of hand-hammered currency blossomed into the large, exquisite coins of late medieval France you see pictured here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Your Medieval French Coin Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 6-Page, Full Color, Customized Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49292427231479,"sku":null,"price":6460.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/3160-France-French-Louis-XI-Royal-Ecu-d_or-22K-Gold-Coin-Pendant-02.jpg?v=1769284207"},{"product_id":"medieval-france-royal-22k-gold-ecu-dor-cross-coin-louis-xii-circa-1498-18k-gold-pendant-artifact-5920","title":"Medieval France Royal 22K Gold Ecu d'or Cross Coin Louis XII circa 1498 18K Gold Pendant | Artifact #5920","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRegal Hand-Hammered Coins… the Royal Gold Coins of Early France in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic medieval French coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including the Setting (Bezel): 1 1\/8\" Across, 1 1\/2\" Tall - Just a bit smaller than a U.S. Half Dollar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnights on horseback… maidens in flowing robes… tapestries adorning the walls of fairy-tale castles – it’s easy to see why medieval Europe has captured our imagination from childhood. It is from this world – a world filled with daring feats of bravery, fascinating political intrigue, and stunning artistic developments – that our Coins of Medieval France collection come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a group of medieval Frank states, at the time these coins were minted, France as we know it was being formed and solidified under a united kingdom, and the Gold Royal Ecu d’or and Silver Guenar were becoming the accepted standard in the united France. From the earliest days of a united France, to the birth of the Renaissance, these coins were minted at a place and time which would play a large part in creating the world we live in today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coins of late medieval France are a stunning combination of classical imagery and art combined with the intricate medieval letter-forms that are at once incredibly complex and easily read… once you train your eye to them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChrist Overcomes, Christ Reigns, Christ Commands\u003c\/strong\u003e: Understanding the Imagery and Legends of the French Royal Coins of Christ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frankish states, and united France, were Christian kingdoms. Like their neighbors, the French chose to celebrate and honor their faith on their coins – the designs and words on these coins were meant to serve as daily reminders of the source of true wealth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Cross Side:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cross with fleur de lis at the terminals is called a Cross Fleuree. While we are used to associating the fleur de lis with France, this expression of the famous symbol is meant to remind viewers of the Godhead. \u003cstrong\u003eThe words around the cross are in Latin, and say: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e XPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS INPERAT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strong\"\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e Literally:\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strong\"\u003eChrist Overcomes, Christ Reigns, Christ Commands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Coat of Arms Side:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Coat of Arms of France features the crowed fleur de lis. The legend on this side of the coin reads: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eLVDOVICVS  DEI GRACIA FRANCORV REX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Louis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, by the grace of God, King of the Franks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Royal French Medieval Hand-Hammered Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1498 - 1514\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Ecu d'or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Lyon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: Louis XII of France\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: 22K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Weight: 3.39 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 18K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The Cross\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFleuree and the Legend: \u003cspan class=\"strong\"\u003eXPC VINCIT XPC REGNANT XPC IMPERAT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strong\"\u003e - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChrist Overcomes, Christ Reigns, Christ Commands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLVDOVICVS  DEI GRACIA FRANCORV REX - Louis, by the grace of God, King of the Franks.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize Including the Setting (Bezel): 1 1\/8\" Across, 1 1\/2\" Tall - Just a bit smaller than a U.S. Half Dollar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #960202;\" color=\"#960202\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"color: #960202;\"\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virtually uncirculated, stunning quality for its age. Coins of this quality are extraordinarily difficult to acquire. The detail on the Cross, shield and medieval letterforms is striking, especially considering this treasure's age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #960202;\" color=\"#960202\"\u003eThis coin is amazing in hand - it gleams from the smooth fields to the amazing details of design and letterform. Even the glowing sun (circled) and the elegant scalloped shells between the phrases of the legend are clear and crisp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #960202;\" color=\"#960202\"\u003eA wonderful size and perfect for daily wear. A regal coin set in 18K gold - a wonderful example of the coin minter's art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one of these precious survivors is a work of art in its own right. Long lost, each has been rediscovered and has emerged from our Conservation Lab where it has been stabilized and conserved for generations to cherish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAu Soleil: With the Sun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe radiant sun that gives this coin its name (au soleil, “with the sun”) is one of the most evocative symbols in late medieval and Renaissance coinage. Long before Louis XIV adopted the sun as a royal emblem, the sun served as a universal symbol of divine favor, constancy, and sovereign authority. On this écu, the sun radiates above the shield as a sign of illuminattion and the sustaining power of God. When this coin was struck, the sun suggested cosmic order: the steady rhythm of time, the blessing of harvest, and the unbroken continuity of legitimate rule. Toady, this tiny golden sun is a Renaissance meditation on light and continuity — a reminder that this small piece of history once moved through a world where earthly stewardship, natural order, and divine providence were understood as intimately connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Your Medieval French Coin Came to Be\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo understand where these beautiful French coins came from, you have to go back a few hundred years… to someone you’ve heard of: Charlemagne (768-814)! Also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” Charlemagne was King of the Franks, which region became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany. It was Charlemagne, together with an English counterpart, who created the medieval hand-hammered silver penny. The standard coin of what we call the “Dark Ages” the silver penny became a widespread currency, but it was often “debased” (the practice of making the coins with less silver than usual) and of unreliable value. And then, as centuries passed, the world began to change – by the 1300s the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration were beginning to dawn, trade was expanding, and Europe needed larger coins of reliable purity. New sources of silver and gold were discovered, and the creation of hand-hammered currency blossomed into the large, exquisite coins of late medieval France you see pictured here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Your Medieval French Coin Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 6-Page, Full Color, Customized Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50449145987319,"sku":null,"price":7680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/5920-France-French-Louis-XII-Royal-Ecu-d_or-Au-Soleil-22K-Gold-Coin-18K-Gold-Pendant-01_b5dd04ff-e66b-4d45-a9e6-8deba717a2d3.jpg?v=1769285541"},{"product_id":"medieval-france-royal-22k-gold-ecu-dor-cross-coin-of-charles-vi-circa-1380-18k-gold-pendant-artifact-5921","title":"Medieval France Royal 22K Gold Ecu d'or Cross Coin of Charles VI circa 1380 18K Gold Pendant | Artifact #5921","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRegal Hand-Hammered Coins… the Royal Gold Coins of Early France in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic medieval French coin,\u003c\/strong\u003e and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including the Setting (Bezel): 1 1\/4\" Across, 1 3\/4\" Tall - Just a bit smaller than a U.S. Half Dollar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnights on horseback… maidens in flowing robes… tapestries adorning the walls of fairy-tale castles – it’s easy to see why medieval Europe has captured our imagination from childhood. It is from this world – a world filled with daring feats of bravery, fascinating political intrigue, and stunning artistic developments – that our Coins of Medieval France collection come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a group of medieval Frank states, at the time these coins were minted, France as we know it was being formed and solidified under a united kingdom, and the Gold Royal Ecu d’or and Silver Guenar were becoming the accepted standard in the united France. From the earliest days of a united France, to the birth of the Renaissance, these coins were minted at a place and time which would play a large part in creating the world we live in today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coins of late medieval France are a stunning combination of classical imagery and art combined with the intricate medieval letter-forms that are at once incredibly complex and easily read… once you train your eye to them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChrist Overcomes, Christ Reigns, Christ Commands\u003c\/strong\u003e: Understanding the Imagery and Legends of the French Royal Coins of Christ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frankish states, and united France, were Christian kingdoms. Like their neighbors, the French chose to celebrate and honor their faith on their coins – the designs and words on these coins were meant to serve as daily reminders of the source of true wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Cross Side:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cross with fleur de lis at the terminals is called a Cross Fleuree. While we are used to associating the fleur de lis with France, this expression of the famous symbol is meant to remind viewers of the Godhead. There are four crowns in each corner of the cross. \u003cstrong\u003eThe words around the cross are in Latin, and say: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003e+ XPC VINCIT XPC REGNANT XPC IMPERAT;\u003c\/span\u003e Literally: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChrist overcomes, Christ reigns, Christ commands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Coat of Arms Side:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coat of Arms of Charles VI features the crowed fleur de lis. The legend on this side of the coin reads: KAROLVS DEI GRACIA FRACORV \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003eREX\u003c\/span\u003e: Charles VI, by the grace of God, King of France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Royal French Medieval Hand-Hammered Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1380 - 1422\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Ecu d'or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: Charles VI of France\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: 22K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCoin weight: 3.39 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 18K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The Cross\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFleuree and the Legend: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003eXPC VINCIT XPC REGNANT XPC IMPERAT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003e - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChrist Overcomes, Christ Reigns, Christ Commands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKAROLVS DEI GRACIA FRACORV \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003eREX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCharles VI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, by the grace of God, King of France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including the Setting (Bezel): 1 1\/4\" Across, 1 3\/4\" Tall - Just a bit smaller than a U.S. Half Dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #960202;\"\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#960202\" style=\"color: #960202;\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVirtually uncirculated - stunning quality for its age. Coins of this quality are quite difficult to acquire. The gold coins of Charles VI are especially prized for their extraordinarily detailed cross with fleur de lis at each terminal, and the royal crown in each quadrant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#960202\" style=\"color: #960202;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Shield Side of this Ecu d'or is as striking as the Cross on the obverse. With the crowned shield of France and three crisp fleur de lis, it is truly a regal treasure - the perfect size to be worn and enjoyed daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #950505;\"\u003e A true work of art set in 18K gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one of these precious survivors is a work of art in its own right. Long lost, each has been rediscovered and has emerged from our Conservation Lab where it has been stabilized and conserved for generations to cherish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Your Medieval French Coin Came to Be\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo understand where these beautiful French coins came from, you have to go back a few hundred years… to someone you’ve heard of: Charlemagne (768-814)! Also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” Charlemagne was King of the Franks, which region became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany. It was Charlemagne, together with an English counterpart, who created the medieval hand-hammered silver penny. The standard coin of what we call the “Dark Ages” the silver penny became a widespread currency, but it was often “debased” (the practice of making the coins with less silver than usual) and of unreliable value. And then, as centuries passed, the world began to change – by the 1300s the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration were beginning to dawn, trade was expanding, and Europe needed larger coins of reliable purity. New sources of silver and gold were discovered, and the creation of hand-hammered currency blossomed into the large, exquisite coins of late medieval France you see pictured here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Your Medieval French Coin Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 6-Page, Full Color, Customized Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50449147691255,"sku":"COA","price":8580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/5921-France-French-Charles-VI-Royal-Ecu-d_or-a-la-Couronne-22K-Gold-Coin-18K-Gold-Pendant-02.jpg?v=1769285989"},{"product_id":"medieval-france-royal-22k-gold-ecu-dor-cross-coin-of-charles-vi-circa-1380-18k-gold-pendant-artifact-5922","title":"Medieval France Royal 22K Gold Ecu d'or Cross Coin of Charles VI circa 1380 18K Gold Pendant | Artifact #5922","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRegal Hand-Hammered Coins… the Royal Gold Coins of Early France in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic medieval French coin,\u003c\/strong\u003e and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including the Setting (Bezel): 1 1\/4\" Across, 1 3\/4\" Tall - Just a bit smaller than a U.S. Half Dollar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnights on horseback… maidens in flowing robes… tapestries adorning the walls of fairy-tale castles – it’s easy to see why medieval Europe has captured our imagination from childhood. It is from this world – a world filled with daring feats of bravery, fascinating political intrigue, and stunning artistic developments – that our Coins of Medieval France collection come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a group of medieval Frank states, at the time these coins were minted, France as we know it was being formed and solidified under a united kingdom, and the Gold Royal Ecu d’or and Silver Guenar were becoming the accepted standard in the united France. From the earliest days of a united France, to the birth of the Renaissance, these coins were minted at a place and time which would play a large part in creating the world we live in today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coins of late medieval France are a stunning combination of classical imagery and art combined with the intricate medieval letter-forms that are at once incredibly complex and easily read… once you train your eye to them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChrist Overcomes, Christ Reigns, Christ Commands\u003c\/strong\u003e: Understanding the Imagery and Legends of the French Royal Coins of Christ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frankish states, and united France, were Christian kingdoms. Like their neighbors, the French chose to celebrate and honor their faith on their coins – the designs and words on these coins were meant to serve as daily reminders of the source of true wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Cross Side:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cross with fleur de lis at the terminals is called a Cross Fleuree. While we are used to associating the fleur de lis with France, this expression of the famous symbol is meant to remind viewers of the Godhead. There are four crowns in each corner of the cross. \u003cstrong\u003eThe words around the cross are in Latin, and say: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003e+ XPC VINCIT XPC REGNANT XPC IMPERAT;\u003c\/span\u003e Literally: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChrist overcomes, Christ reigns, Christ commands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Coat of Arms Side:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coat of Arms of Charles VI features the crowed fleur de lis. The legend on this side of the coin reads: KAROLVS DEI GRACIA FRACORV \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003eREX\u003c\/span\u003e: Charles VI, by the grace of God, King of France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Royal French Medieval Hand-Hammered Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1380 - 1422\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Ecu d'or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: Charles VI of France\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: 22K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCoin weight: 3.96 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 18K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The Cross\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFleuree and the Legend: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003eXPC VINCIT XPC REGNANT XPC IMPERAT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003e - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChrist Overcomes, Christ Reigns, Christ Commands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKAROLVS DEI GRACIA FRACORV \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003eREX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCharles VI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, by the grace of God, King of France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including the Setting (Bezel): 1 1\/4\" Across, 1 3\/4\" Tall - Just a bit smaller than a U.S. Half Dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #960202;\"\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#960202\" style=\"color: #960202;\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVirtually uncirculated - stunning quality for its age. Coins of this quality are quite difficult to acquire. The gold coins of Charles VI are especially prized for their extraordinarily detailed cross with fleur de lis at each terminal, and the royal crown in each quadrant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#960202\" style=\"color: #960202;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Shield Side of this Ecu d'or is as striking as the Cross on the obverse. With the crowned shield of France and three crisp fleur de lis, it is truly a regal treasure - the perfect size to be worn and enjoyed daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #950505;\"\u003e A true work of art set in 18K gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one of these precious survivors is a work of art in its own right. Long lost, each has been rediscovered and has emerged from our Conservation Lab where it has been stabilized and conserved for generations to cherish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Your Medieval French Coin Came to Be\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo understand where these beautiful French coins came from, you have to go back a few hundred years… to someone you’ve heard of: Charlemagne (768-814)! Also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” Charlemagne was King of the Franks, which region became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany. It was Charlemagne, together with an English counterpart, who created the medieval hand-hammered silver penny. The standard coin of what we call the “Dark Ages” the silver penny became a widespread currency, but it was often “debased” (the practice of making the coins with less silver than usual) and of unreliable value. And then, as centuries passed, the world began to change – by the 1300s the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration were beginning to dawn, trade was expanding, and Europe needed larger coins of reliable purity. New sources of silver and gold were discovered, and the creation of hand-hammered currency blossomed into the large, exquisite coins of late medieval France you see pictured here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Your Medieval French Coin Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 6-Page, Full Color, Customized Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50449148969207,"sku":null,"price":8380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/5922-France-French-Charles-VI-Royal-Ecu-d_or-a-la-Couronne-22K-Gold-Coin-18K-Gold-Pendant-03.jpg?v=1769286577"},{"product_id":"medieval-france-royal-22k-gold-ecu-dor-au-soleil-cross-coin-francis-i-circa-1515-18k-gold-pendant-artifact-5923","title":"Medieval France Royal 22K Gold Ecu d'or au Soleil Cross Coin Francis I circa 1515 18K Gold Pendant | Artifact #5923","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRegal Hand-Hammered Coins… the Royal Gold Coins of Early France in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic medieval French coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including the Setting (Bezel): 1 1\/8\" Across, 1 1\/2\" Tall - Just a bit smaller than a U.S. Half Dollar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnights on horseback… maidens in flowing robes… tapestries adorning the walls of fairy-tale castles – it’s easy to see why medieval Europe has captured our imagination from childhood. It is from this world – a world filled with daring feats of bravery, fascinating political intrigue, and stunning artistic developments – that our Coins of Medieval France collection come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a group of medieval Frank states, at the time these coins were minted, France as we know it was being formed and solidified under a united kingdom, and the Gold Royal Ecu d’or and Silver Guenar were becoming the accepted standard in the united France. From the earliest days of a united France, to the birth of the Renaissance, these coins were minted at a place and time which would play a large part in creating the world we live in today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coins of late medieval France are a stunning combination of classical imagery and art combined with the intricate medieval letter-forms that are at once incredibly complex and easily read… once you train your eye to them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChrist Overcomes, Christ Reigns, Christ Commands\u003c\/strong\u003e: Understanding the Imagery and Legends of the French Royal Coins of Christ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frankish states, and united France, were Christian kingdoms. Like their neighbors, the French chose to celebrate and honor their faith on their coins – the designs and words on these coins were meant to serve as daily reminders of the source of true wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Royal Ecu d’or au Soleil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, that’s this coin’s actual name. It translates to: The Royal Gold Ecu of the Sun. Ecu is the denomination, like a dollar. Royal d’or signifies that this coin is an official gold coin of France. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Cross Side:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cross with fleur de lis at the terminals is called a Cross Fleuree. While we are used to associating the fleur de lis with France, this expression of the famous symbol is meant to remind viewers of the Godhead. \u003cstrong\u003eThe words around the cross are in Latin, and say: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e XPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS INPERAT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strong\"\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e Literally: Christ reigns, Christ commands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Coat of Arms Side:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Coat of Arms of France features the crowed fleur de lis.  The legend on this side of the coin reads: FRANCISCVS DEI GRA FRANCORVM REX - Francis, by the grace of God, King of the Franks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Royal French Medieval Hand-Hammered Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1515 - 1547\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Ecu d'or au Soleil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Lyon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: Francis I of France\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: 22K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Weight: 3.30g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 18K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The Cross\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFleuree and the Legend: \u003cspan class=\"strong\"\u003eXPC VINCIT XPC REGNANT XPC IMPERAT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strong\"\u003e - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChrist Overcomes, Christ Reigns, Christ Commands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse:\u003cspan\u003e FRANCISCVS DEI GRA FRNCORVM REX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrancis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, by the grace of God, King of France\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize Including the Setting (Bezel): 1 1\/8\" Across, 1 1\/2\" Tall - Just a bit smaller than a U.S. Half Dollar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(156, 2, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The regal Ecus of France are truly small pieces of art, and this one is stunning quality for its age. Coins of this quality are extraordinarily difficult to acquire.The detail on the Cross, shield and medieval letterforms is striking, especially considering this treasure's age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(156, 2, 2);\"\u003eThis coin is amazing in hand - it gleams from the smooth fields to the amazing details of design and letterform. Even the glowing sun (circled) and the elegant miniature Crosses between the phrases of the legend are clear and crisp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(156, 2, 2);\"\u003eA wonderful size and perfect for daily wear. A regal coin set in 18K gold - a wonderful example of the coin minter's art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one of these precious survivors is a work of art in its own right. Long lost, each has been rediscovered and has emerged from our Conservation Lab where it has been stabilized and conserved for generations to cherish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAu Soleil: With the Sun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe radiant sun that gives this coin its name (au soleil, “with the sun”) is one of the most evocative symbols in late medieval and Renaissance coinage. Long before Louis XIV adopted the sun as a royal emblem, the sun served as a universal symbol of divine favor, constancy, and sovereign authority. On this écu, the sun radiates above the shield as a sign of illuminattion and the sustaining power of God. When this coin was struck, the sun suggested cosmic order: the steady rhythm of time, the blessing of harvest, and the unbroken continuity of legitimate rule. Toady, this tiny golden sun is a Renaissance meditation on light and continuity — a reminder that this small piece of history once moved through a world where earthly stewardship, natural order, and divine providence were understood as intimately connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Your Medieval French Coin Came to Be\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo understand where these beautiful French coins came from, you have to go back a few hundred years… to someone you’ve heard of: Charlemagne (768-814)! Also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” Charlemagne was King of the Franks, which region became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany. It was Charlemagne, together with an English counterpart, who created the medieval hand-hammered silver penny. The standard coin of what we call the “Dark Ages” the silver penny became a widespread currency, but it was often “debased” (the practice of making the coins with less silver than usual) and of unreliable value. And then, as centuries passed, the world began to change – by the 1300s the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration were beginning to dawn, trade was expanding, and Europe needed larger coins of reliable purity. New sources of silver and gold were discovered, and the creation of hand-hammered currency blossomed into the large, exquisite coins of late medieval France you see pictured here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Your Medieval French Coin Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 6-Page, Full Color, Customized Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50449151164663,"sku":null,"price":6880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/5923-France-French-Francis-I-Royal-Ecu-d_or-Au-Soleil-22K-Gold-Coin-Pendant-02.jpg?v=1769287177"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-french-healing-angel-silver-denier-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4112","title":"Templar Knights Era French Healing Angel Silver Denier 14K Gold Pendant | Artifact #4112","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAngel \u0026amp; Cross Denier - The Shining Silver Coin of French Crusaders and Pilgrims - A Celebration of Healing through Faith in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic French Templar Knights-Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/8” Tall - Diameter of a U.S. Nickel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, these hand-hammered silver pennies portray a medieval angel on one side, and on the other, the Cross of Christ - the holy symbol of Christian Crusaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngel Deniers are unique in that they were minted with the name of St. Apollinaris on them - a Saint legendary for miraculous healing. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, like the crusaders and pilgrims, if you are going to carry a coin, why not carry one dedicated to a saint, especially a saint known for miraculous healing?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Angel Denier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Valance Denier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1157 - 1276 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The Cross of Christ - Legend: \"APOLLI NARS\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Medieval Angel - Legend: \"VRBS VALENTIAI\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/8” Tall - Diameter of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails to the Holy Land. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnd, with two Cross styles clearly visible, a wonderful example of Templar Era coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eWe are often asked this question, and it's a good one. The Knights Templar where formed to protect the pilgrims traveling back and forth between Europe and Jerusalem. Minted in France during the time of the Knights Templar, this type of coin most certainly would have been found in a Templar Knight's pouch as he protected the pilgrims on their journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Angel” denier hoards are found along the crusader and pilgrims trails to the Holy Land. The coins in our collection were part of a hoard discovered near Jerusalem many years ago. They had been in a private collection until we acquired them. These coins were used by one of the crusading knights or pilgrims, and amazingly, they have survived to tell us their story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Angel” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the Frankish (French) denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe angel denier is one of the silver coins minted during this time by the Bishops of Valence, France between 1157-1276. The deniers of Valance were one of the main currencies of the Rhone Valley, and Valance was on the main route followed by pilgrims from northern or central France making the pilgrimage by way of Provence or Italy. They were carried not only by the pilgrims, but by the Provencal army on its way to the Holy Land as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Angel Denier Pendant comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Historic Brief about the creation of Europe's Cross Deniers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50586248839415,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4112-Templar-Knights-Era-Medieval-Angel-Denier-Crusader-Coin-14K-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1773497360"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-french-healing-angel-silver-denier-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4113","title":"Templar Knights Era French Healing Angel Silver Denier 14K Gold Pendant | Artifact #4113","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAngel \u0026amp; Cross Denier - The Shining Silver Coin of French Crusaders and Pilgrims - A Celebration of Healing through Faith in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic French Templar Knights-Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/8” Tall - Diameter of a U.S. Nickel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, these hand-hammered silver pennies portray a medieval angel on one side, and on the other, the Cross of Christ - the holy symbol of Christian Crusaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngel Deniers are unique in that they were minted with the name of St. Apollinaris on them - a Saint legendary for miraculous healing. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, like the crusaders and pilgrims, if you are going to carry a coin, why not carry one dedicated to a saint, especially a saint known for miraculous healing?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Angel Denier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Valance Denier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1157 - 1276 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The Cross of Christ - Legend: \"APOLLI NARS\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Medieval Angel - Legend: \"VRBS VALENTIAI\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/8” Tall - Diameter of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails to the Holy Land. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnd, with two Cross styles clearly visible, a wonderful example of Templar Era coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eWe are often asked this question, and it's a good one. The Knights Templar where formed to protect the pilgrims traveling back and forth between Europe and Jerusalem. Minted in France during the time of the Knights Templar, this type of coin most certainly would have been found in a Templar Knight's pouch as he protected the pilgrims on their journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Angel” denier hoards are found along the crusader and pilgrims trails to the Holy Land. The coins in our collection were part of a hoard discovered near Jerusalem many years ago. They had been in a private collection until we acquired them. These coins were used by one of the crusading knights or pilgrims, and amazingly, they have survived to tell us their story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Angel” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the Frankish (French) denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe angel denier is one of the silver coins minted during this time by the Bishops of Valence, France between 1157-1276. The deniers of Valance were one of the main currencies of the Rhone Valley, and Valance was on the main route followed by pilgrims from northern or central France making the pilgrimage by way of Provence or Italy. 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