¼ Ecu - Henry IV (4th type) 1602-1603 front ¼ Ecu - Henry IV (4th type) 1602-1603 back
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¼ Ecu - Henry IV 4th type

 
Silver (.917) 9.712 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Henry IV (Henri IV) (1589-1610)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1602-1603
Value
¼ Silver Ecu
Currency
Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
9.712 g
Diameter
29 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#265066
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned shield of France accosted by II.IIAutomatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: HENRICVS·IIII·D·G·FRANC·ET·NAVA·REX·R

Engraver: Martin CARRIERE

Edge

Rough

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Ecu - Henry IV (4th type) 1602-1603 from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. Henry IV, who ruled from 1589 to 1610, implemented a number of reforms aimed at stabilizing the French economy and strengthening the country's finances. The introduction of this coin, which was made of silver and had a relatively high purity level of .917, was part of these reforms and helped to promote trade and commerce in France. Despite its small denomination, the ¼ Ecu was an important part of the currency system of the time and played a significant role in the everyday lives of the French people.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1602 R 7182 - - - - - -
1603 R 97826 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Ecu - Henry IV (4th type) 1602-1603 coin.