Gold Ecu with sun - Henry III 5th type
1589 year| Gold (.958) | 3.375 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1589 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 3.375 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#417190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lilied cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ CHRISTVS VINCIT REGNAT IMPER C
H
Unabridged legend: CHRISTUS REGNAT VINCIT IMPERAT
Translation: Christ reigns, conquers and commands.
Comment
Driven out of Paris on May 13, 1588, following the Day of the Barricades and the League insurrection, Henri III took refuge in Tours. From Tours, in a letter dated March 23, 1589, he ordered the officers of the Paris Mint to transfer the mint to Compiègne. But the royal wishes were not carried out. So, on April 26, 1589, he asked Charles de Humières, governor of Compiègne, to have the mint "minted in the said town of Compiègne, using the particular mark of Paris, which is an A, the first letter of the alphabet".
The C added to the reverse is the initial of Compiègne, associated with the A of Paris. This forms a coherent system for the temporary workshops of the League period, with A and C for Compiègne, just as we find A and M on coins minted in Melun, and even L and A for Laon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu with sun - Henry III (5th type) 1589 from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Henry III, who was facing financial difficulties and political instability. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with its gold content and detailed design making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1589 A/C | 435 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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