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Gold Ecu - Joan of Albret
1565 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Béarn (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lady | Joan of Albret (1555-1572) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1565 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#428273 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms flanked by two crowned I's.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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Translation: By the grace of god, I am what I am.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu - Joan of Albret 1565 from Lordship of Béarn (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The coin was issued in 1565, during the reign of Charles IX, who was the king of France at the time. However, the coin was minted in the Lordship of Béarn, which was a region in southwestern France that was controlled by the House of Albret, a powerful noble family. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted outside of the French royal mint, and it is a testament to the political and economic complexities of 16th-century France.
