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© CGB
Gold Ecu with sun - Henry IV Type
| Gold (.958) | 3.35 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (Henri IV) (1589-1610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1590-1610 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 3.35 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#375422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross fleuree in inner beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ CHRS • VINCIT • CHRS • REGNAT • CHRS • IMP
C
Translation: Christ rules, Christ defeats, Christ commands.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu with sun - Henry IV (Type 4) 1590-1610 from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. Henry IV, who ruled from 1589 to 1610, was the first French monarch to issue a gold coinage that was widely accepted and used throughout the country. The Gold Ecu was a significant improvement over earlier French gold coins, as it had a higher gold content and was more carefully minted, making it a popular choice for trade and commerce. The coin's design, which features a radiant sun on the obverse and the king's coat of arms on the reverse, symbolized the new era of prosperity and stability that Henry IV brought to France.
