Charles VII (1422–1461). Gold shield with a crown, 3rd type (or “new shield”), 4th issue, ND (1447), Tours.

Av. (lily) KAROLVS: DEI: GRA: FRANCORV RE. Crowned shield of France, flanked by two crowned lilies.
Rev. (lily) XPC: VINCIT: XPC: REGNAT: XPC: IMPERA. A leafy cross with an angled quatrefoil at the center, flanked by four small crowns, within a quatrefoil.
Dy.511C - Fr.307; Gold - 3.43 g - 26 mm - 3 h
NGC AU 53 (8772189-019).
Rare issue from the initial lily period (May 1447 to January 1448). Distinctive style of this mint. Beautiful golden patina. Nearly Superb.