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¼ Ecu - Charles X
| Silver (.917) | 9.52 g | 29.2 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles X (claimant) (1589-1590) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1590-1598 |
| Value | ¼ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 9.52 g |
| Diameter | 29.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#51570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Shield of France crowned, accosted with two II, mint letter at the tip of the shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
☩ SIT · NOMEN · DOMINI ☘ BENEDICTVM · T ·
II II
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ecu coin from Charles X's reign is that it was part of a series of coins minted during a time of economic reform in France. Charles X, who ruled from 1590 to 1598, introduced a new currency system that aimed to stabilize the French economy and simplify trade. The ¼ Ecu coin was one of the denominations introduced during this period, and it was made of silver with a purity level of .917. Despite its small denomination, the coin was still considered a significant unit of currency at the time, and it played an important role in facilitating everyday transactions in France during the late 16th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1590 X | 14995 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1591 A | 838026 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1591 B | 233604 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1591 T | 572983 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1592 A | 211554 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1592 T | 711183 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1593 A | 44226 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1593 P | 7257 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1593 T | 136080 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1594 99 | 63554 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1594 T | 292014 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1595 99 | 107453 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1595 T | 194856 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1596 99 | 159365 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1596 T | 178491 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1597 99 | 17111 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1597 T | 485784 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1598 99 | 4082 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Ecu - Charles X 1590-1598 coin.
