© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold Ecu with sun - Henry I of Albret ND
| Gold | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Béarn (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Henry I of Albret (1517-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1517-1555 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#428404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross within quatrefoil.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GRATIA DEI SVM ID QVOD SVM
Translation: Thanks God, I am what I am.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu coin with sun - Henry I of Albret ND (1517-1555) from Lordship of Béarn (French States) is that it features a unique design element - a sun symbol on the reverse side of the coin. This sun symbol was a personal emblem of Henry I of Albret and was used on various coins issued during his reign. The inclusion of this symbol on the coin highlights the importance of the sun as a symbol of power and authority during the Renaissance period.
