¼ Ecu of Bearn - Henry IV

Reverse

Crowned arms of France, Navarre and Béarn.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ••GRATIA•DEI•SVM•Q•D•SVM•1599★••

Comment

Identifying the workshops for this type is often complex. It should be noted that the only difference is the quality of the striking: hammer striking for Morlaàs, pendulum striking for Pau. To identify the workshop of your piece, refer to the vintage (if only one workshop exists); otherwise, observe the quality of the striking. Note that the blanks resulting from these strikes are often wider and more regular for the Pau workshop than for the Morlaàs workshop (if there has been no filing).

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

L'identification des ateliers est souvent complexe pour ce type. Il est à noter que la seule et unique différence est la qualité de la frappe : frappe au marteau pour Morlaàs, frappe au balancier pour Pau. Pour identifier l'atelier de sa pièce, il faut donc se référer au millésime (si un seul atelier existe) ; sinon, il faut observer la qualité de la frappe. A noter que les flans qui résultent de ces frappes sont souvent plus larges et réguliers pour l'atelier de Pau que pour celui de Morlaàs (s'il n'y a pas eu de limage).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Ecu of Bearn - Henry IV 1589-1610 from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. Henry IV, also known as Good King Henry, was the first French monarch to issue a standardized currency, which helped to stabilize the economy and promote trade. This coin, made of silver and weighing 9.5 grams, was a significant denomination at the time and was widely used in everyday transactions. Its design features the king's effigy on one side and the coat of arms of Bearn on the other, symbolizing the union between the kingdoms of France and Bearn. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political landscape of 16th-century France.

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