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½ Ecu - Henry II
1549 year| Gold | 1.72 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry II (Henri II) (1547-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1549 |
| Value | ½ Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.72 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#354080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XPS. VINCIT. XPS. RE. XPS. IMP. 1549
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Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Ecu - Henry II 1549 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant monetary reform in France. Henry II, who ruled from 1547 to 1559, introduced a new currency system that replaced the old system of Livres, sous, and deniers with a new system based on the gold Ecu. The ½ Ecu coin was a key part of this new system and was minted in large quantities to facilitate trade and commerce. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of gold, which gives us an idea of the value placed on gold during that time period.
