½ Ecu - Francis of Valois
1581 year| Silver | 11.4 g | - |
| Issuer | City under siege of Cambrai (French States) |
|---|---|
| Protector | Francis of Valois (1581-1584) |
| Period | Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1581 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.4 g |
| Size | 32 × 32 mm |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#434909 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
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Comment
(fr)En 1581, le prince de Parme, gouverneur des Pays-Bas, réussit à prendre Cambrai après un long siège. Le duc d'Alençon entra à Cambrai le 17 août 1581 et procéda à une distribution de "bon nombre de médailles triangulaires d'or et d'argent" ; le prince de Parme se retira sur Valenciennes. Le 20 août 1581, le duc d'Alençon reçut solennellement dans la cathédrale de Cambrai le titre de protecteur de la ville.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Ecu - Francis of Valois 1581 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The coin was issued by the French States during the siege of Cambrai, which lasted from 1581 to 1582. This siege was part of the Dutch Revolt, a conflict that would eventually lead to the formation of the Netherlands as an independent nation. Despite the turmoil, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, showcasing the rich history and culture of France during this time period.