⅛ Ecu - Henri III 1578-1589 front ⅛ Ecu - Henri III 1578-1589 back
⅛ Ecu - Henri III 1578-1589 photo
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⅛ Ecu - Henri III

 
Silver (.917) 4.79 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1578-1589
Value
⅛ Silver Ecu
Currency
Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
4.79 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#29079
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

Crowned shield of France, accosted by V - III; letter of workshop at the point of the shieldAutomatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: SIT.NONEM.DOMINI.BENEDICTVM

Engraver: Jean Chesneau

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The ⅛ Ecu coin was minted during the reign of King Henri III of France, who was known for his lavish spending and patronage of the arts. As a result, the coin features a detailed portrait of the king, showcasing his elaborate clothing and regalia. Despite its small size, the coin is a testament to the craftsmanship and attention to detail of the mint masters of the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1579 9 959843 - - - - - -
1580 9 177459 - - - - - -
1580 T 38474 - - - - - -
1581 T 67415 - - - - - -
1582 T 143272 - - - - - -
1583 T 85052 - - - - - -
1584 9 642564 - - - - - -
1586 9 359869 - - - - - -
1587 H 73871 - - - - - -
1587 T 259686 - - - - - -
1588 9 1528556 - - - - - -
1589 9 344736 - - - - - -
1589 T 477603 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅛ Ecu - Henri III 1578-1589 coin.