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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold Ecu - Charles I
1608 year| Gold (.952) | 3.36 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Arches-Charleville (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles I Gonzaga-Nevers (1606-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1608 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu (18⁄5) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold (.952) |
| Weight | 3.36 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#370708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
SVPREM PRINCEPS ARCHENSIS FIDES
ΟΛΥΜΠΟS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu - Charles I 1608 from Principality of Arches-Charleville (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued in 1608, just a few years after the death of King Henry IV, who had implemented a number of reforms aimed at stabilizing the French economy and strengthening the country's finances. Despite these efforts, the French economy continued to struggle, and the value of the Gold Ecu coin fluctuated significantly during this time.