© CGB
© CGB
¼ franc du Béarn - Henri IV
| Silver (.833) | 3.457 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (Henri IV) (1589-1610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1595-1596 |
| Value | ¼ Franc |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 3.457 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#380205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Flowered cross with an H in the center; the year of issue accosting the lower arm of the cross on the reverse.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+. GRATIA. DEI. SVM. ID. QVOD. SVM
1595
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ franc du Béarn - Henri IV 1595-1596 coin from France is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Navarre, which was a territory that Henri IV ruled before becoming the King of France. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, beneath the main image of Henri IV. This design element serves as a nod to the rich history and heritage of the region and adds to the coin's numismatic significance.
