Coins of François I

This section groups together coins minted in France, covering a vast historical period from 470 to 2002, including the Francs and their predecessors.

Discover the coins issued under French royal authority, from Hugh Capet to the end of the monarchy in 1870. This category includes the feudal periods, the Renaissance, the Ancien Régime and attempts at restoration.

Explore the coins minted during the reign of Francis I (1494-1547), an emblematic figure of the French Renaissance. Find ecus, testoons and other denominations of this era, characterized by artistic development and the affirmation of royal power.