© Monnaies d'Antan
© Monnaies d'Antan
½ Gold Ecu - Henry IV 1st type; XPS
| Gold (.958) | 1.687 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (Henri IV) (1589-1610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1606-1609 |
| Value | ½ Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 1.687 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#417234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lobed floriated cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: XPS REGNAT VINCIT ET IMPERAT 1606
Translation: Christ rules, defeats and commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gold Ecu - Henry IV (1st type; XPS) 1606-1609 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, introduced a number of reforms aimed at stabilizing the French economy and strengthening the country's finances. The introduction of the gold ecu coin, which was worth half a gold crown, was part of these reforms and helped to promote trade and commerce in France.
