© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold Ecu - Joan of Albret Trial
1564 year| Gold | 3.68 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Béarn (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lady | Joan of Albret (1555-1572) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1564 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.68 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#426421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms flanked by two crowned I's.
Script: Latin
Lettering: G DEI SVM ID QD SVM 1564
Translation: By the grace of god, I am what I am.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern Gold Ecu - Joan of Albret (Trial) 1564 from Lordship of Béarn (French States) is that it features a unique trial design that was not ultimately adopted for the final version of the coin. The obverse of the coin depicts a portrait of Joan of Albret, the Queen of Navarre, while the reverse features a shield with the arms of Béarn and Navarre. The coin's design was likely created by an artist named Guillaume Dupré, who was a prominent engraver and medalist of the time. Despite being a trial piece, the coin is highly sought after by collectors due to its rarity and historical significance.
