Ecu - Charles I 1611 front Ecu - Charles I 1611 back
Ecu - Charles I 1611 photo
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Ecu - Charles I

1611 year
Silver 20.07 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Arches-Charleville (French States)
Prince
Charles I Gonzaga-Nevers (1606-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1611
Value
1 Silver Ecu (3⁄2)
Currency
Livre
Composition
Silver
Weight
20.07 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#360228
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SYPREMVS PRINCEPS ARCHENSIS FI DES

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ecu - Charles I 1611 from Principality of Arches-Charleville (French States) made of Silver weighing 20.07 g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The coin was issued in 1611, just a few years before the outbreak of the Thirty Years' War, which would go on to devastate much of Europe and have a profound impact on the French monarchy. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Charles I, who was the reigning monarch at the time, and features the coat of arms of the Principality of Arches-Charleville on the reverse. This coin serves as a tangible reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of France during this time period.