© 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 | 20.08 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 | 20.08 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#212934 |
|---|---|
| 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 Ecu coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The Principality of Sedan, where the coin was minted, was a small independent state located in the northeastern part of France, and it was constantly threatened by the surrounding powerful states, including France and the Holy Roman Empire. Despite this, the Principality managed to maintain its independence and mint its own coins, including the Ecu coin , which features Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, the ruler of Sedan at the time. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Sedan during a time of political and economic upheaval.
