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½ Gold Ecu with sun - Charles IX
| Gold (.958) | 1.73 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1560-1574) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1569-1572 |
| Value | ½ Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 1.73 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#416564 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: XPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS IMP
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gold Ecu with sun - Charles IX 1569-1572 from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by King Charles IX in 1569, which aimed to stabilize the French economy and simplify trade. The coin's design, featuring a sun on the obverse (front) side, was meant to symbolize the king's authority and power. Despite its small denomination, the ½ Gold Ecu was a significant coin in its time and remains a valuable collector's item today.
