© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
Ecu - Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Sedan (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry of the Tour d'Auvergne (1591-1623) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1615-1616 |
| Value | 1 Ecu = 45 Sols (9⁄4) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#379391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of the lordship of Sedan.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVP • PRINCEPS • SEDANI • ET • RAVCVRT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ecu - Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne 1615-1616 from Principality of Sedan (French States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of the time. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, the Prince of Sedan, while the reverse side depicts a shield with the arms of the Principality of Sedan surrounded by a wreath. This design was specifically chosen to reflect the Principality's independence and sovereignty, and it makes the coin a distinctive and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
