© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold Ecu - Mary
1618 year| Gold (.952) | 3.36 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Princess | Mary (Marie) (1608-1627) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1618 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu (20) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold (.952) |
| Weight | 3.36 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#367796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornamental cross of palms, date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DNS. ADIVTOR. ET. REDEM. MEVS. 1618
Translation: The Lord is my help and redemptor.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu - Mary 1618 from Principality of Dombes (French States) is that it was minted during the reign of Marie de Medici, who was the Queen of France from 1600 to 1610 and then Queen Mother until her death in 1642. She was known for her strong political influence and her patronage of the arts, which led to a cultural and artistic renaissance in France during her lifetime. The coin's design, which features an image of Marie de Medici, is a testament to her enduring legacy and the impact she had on French history and culture.
