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Gold Ecu with crescents - Henry II
1552 year| Gold (.958) | 3.38 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry II (Henri II) (1547-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1552 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#369951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with two H's and two crescents in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHRS VINCIT CHRS REGNAT CHRS IMP
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu with crescents - Henry II 1552 from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. Henry II, who ruled from 1547 to 1559, implemented a number of reforms aimed at strengthening the French economy and centralizing power in the monarchy. The coinage of the time, including the Gold Ecu, was an important part of these reforms, as it helped to standardize weights and measures, and facilitate trade and commerce. Despite the challenges of the time, the Gold Ecu with crescents remains a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item today.
