© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Hybrid Gold Ecu - Charles IX without mintmark ND
| Gold (.958) | 3.27 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1560-1574) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1560-1574 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 3.27 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#416749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lilied cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CRISTVS REGNAT VINCIT ET IMPERAT
Translation: Christ defeats, rules and commands.
Comment
Millésime of Henri II and reverse in the type of Henri III (see link below).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Hybrid Gold Ecu - Charles IX (without mintmark) ND (1560-1574) from France is that it was minted during a time of great monetary reform in France. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by King Charles IX in 1560, which aimed to stabilize the French economy and simplify the currency system. The Hybrid Gold Ecu was a transitional coin that combined the old denomination system with the new one, and it was minted for a limited period of time before being replaced by the new standardized coinage. This coin is a rare and interesting example of the monetary changes that took place during this time period in France.
