© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold Ecu - Joan of Albret Trial
1564 year| Gold | 34.86 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 | 34.86 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#427290 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms flanked by two crowned I's.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GRATIA DEI SVM ID QVOD 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 features a portrait of Joan of Albret, the Queen of Navarre, surrounded by a decorative border, while the reverse features a shield with the arms of Béarn and Navarre, surrounded by a wreath. This trial design was likely created to test the feasibility of the coin's design and production process, and it is now highly sought after by collectors due to its rarity and historical significance.
