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1 Gold Ecu - Henry II
1549 year| Gold (.958) | 3.39 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry II (Henri II) (1547-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1549 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 3.39 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#416359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms, flanked by two crowned H's.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS IM L 1549
L
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gold Ecu - Henry II 1549 from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in France. Henry II, who ruled from 1547 to 1559, introduced a number of reforms aimed at strengthening the French economy and centralizing power in the monarchy. The coinage of the time, including the 1 Gold Ecu, reflects this period of transformation and is a testament to the enduring legacy of Henry II's reign.
