© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Ecu - Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne
| Silver | 14.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Sedan (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry of the Tour d'Auvergne (1591-1623) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1614-1615 |
| Value | ½ Ecu = 22½ Sous |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.75 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#435519 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of the lordship of Sedan.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVP • PRINCEPS • SEDANI • ET • RAVCVRTI 1614
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The Principality of Sedan was a small state located in the northeastern part of the country, and it was a Protestant stronghold during the Wars of Religion. The coin's minting in 1614-1615 coincided with the reign of Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, who was a prominent Protestant leader and the governor of the Principality. Despite the religious tensions of the time, the coin's design features a portrait of Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, indicating that he was a respected and influential figure in the region.