© CGB
© CGB
⅛ Ecu - Henry IV 2nd type; king's title around shield
| Silver (.917) | 4.856 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (Henri IV) (1589-1610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1601-1606 |
| Value | ⅛ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 4.856 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#354163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Leafy cross with quatrefoil in heart.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Henry IV, who was the first French monarch to issue a coin with his title around the shield, which was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring the king's title on the reverse side of the coin. This design change was a significant departure from previous coins and marked a new era in French coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1603 & | 139129 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1604 & | 80060 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1605 & | 1700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1606 R | 30366 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅛ Ecu - Henry IV (2nd type; king's title around shield) 1601-1606 coin.
