© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Ecu - Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne
| Silver | 20.34 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Sedan (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry of the Tour d'Auvergne (1591-1623) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1613-1614 |
| Value | 1 Ecu = 30 Sols (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 20.34 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#212930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of the lordship of Sedan
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVPREMVS • PRINCEPS • SEDANENSIS •
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ecu - Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne 1613-1614 from Principality of Sedan (French States) made of Silver weighing 20.34 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and religious turmoil in France. The Principality of Sedan was a small independent state located in the northeastern part of France, and it was known for its strong Protestant tradition. The coin was minted during the reign of Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, who was a prominent Protestant leader and the governor of the Principality. The coin's design features an image of Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne on one side and the coat of arms of the Principality of Sedan on the other. Despite its small size, the Principality of Sedan played an important role in the religious and political conflicts of the time, and this coin serves as a reminder of its rich history.
