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Écu d’Or – Metal Replica Coin for Games
Price range: 2 Kč through 1.000 Kč
Écu is the coin of the French kings. The first écu was a gold coin (écu d’or) minted during the reign of Louis IX. of France in 1266.
Our replica is cast in zinc alloy with a diameter of 25.5 mm. With its authentic look and weight, it is ideal for board games, RPGs, LARP, theatre or film props.
Later, however, silver coins known as écu d’argent or écu d’blanc were minted.
The diameter is 25.5 mm
The material is metal alloy.
Écu is the coin of the French kings. The first écu was a gold coin (écu d’or) minted during the reign of Louis IX. of France in 1266. Later, however, silver coins known as écu d’argent or écu d’blanc were minted.
Description
The Écu d’Or is a replica of the famous French coin first minted by King Louis IX (Saint Louis) in 1266. Its name comes from the Latin scutum – “shield” – referring to the French royal arms shown on the coin. The word is related to Catalan escut, Italian scudo and Spanish/Portuguese escudo.
In the 13th century, France still relied on small silver deniers, but the need for larger, reliable royal coinage became clear. Inspired by the florin and Venetian ducat, Louis IX introduced the écu d’or as a prestigious gold coin. Its obverse typically bore a shield decorated with fleur-de-lis, while the reverse showed stylized French symbols and crosses. Later versions, such as the écu à la chaise (Philip VI, 1337), spread widely in Europe, especially during the Hundred Years’ War.
Our replica is cast in zinc alloy with a diameter of 25.5 mm. With its authentic look and weight, it is ideal for board games, RPGs, LARP, theatre or film props.
Additional information
| Color | Gold, Silver, Patina gold |
|---|---|
| Množství v balení | 1 pc, 10 pcs, 100 pcs |
| Žánr/období | Medieval |
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