1 Ecu - Francis of Valois
1581 year| Silver | 22.96 g | - |
| Issuer | City under siege of Cambrai (French States) |
|---|---|
| Protector | Francis of Valois (1581-1584) |
| Period | Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1581 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 22.96 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#434809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
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Comment
(fr)En 1581, le prince de Parme, gouverneur des Pays-Bas, réussit à prendre Cambrai après un long siège. Le duc d'Alençon entra à Cambrai le 17 août 1581 et procéda à une distribution de "bon nombre de médailles triangulaires d'or et d'argent" ; le prince de Parme se retira sur Valenciennes. Le 20 août 1581, le duc d'Alençon reçut solennellement dans la cathédrale de Cambrai le titre de protecteur de la ville.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ecu - Francis of Valois 1581 coin from the City under siege of Cambrai (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and conflict. The city of Cambrai was under siege by Spanish forces, and the coin was likely used as a means of currency for the people living within the city walls. Despite the challenges of war, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with intricate details and designs that showcase the skill of the mint's craftsmen.
