© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Ecu - Louis II
1576 year| Silver | 28.33 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Louis II (1560-1582) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1576 |
| Value | 1 Ecu (3) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.33 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#380025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DNS. ADIVTOR. ET. REDEMPTOR. MEVS.
Translation: The lord is my help and redemptor.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ecu - Louis II 1576 from Principality of Dombes (French States) made of Silver weighing 28.33g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The Principality of Dombes was a small state located in the southeastern part of the country, and it was known for its rich silver mines. The coin was minted in 1576, a time when the French monarchy was facing financial difficulties and was looking for ways to increase its revenue. The Ecu was a popular denomination at the time, and it was widely used in trade and commerce. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item today, with many numismatists seeking it out for its historical significance and rarity.
