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Gold Ecu with sun - Henry IV Type
| Gold (.958) | 3.35 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (Henri IV) (1589-1610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1590-1604 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 3.35 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#375450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross fleuree with H below each lis.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ CHRISTVS • REGNAT • VINCIT • ET • IMPERAT
S
Translation: Christ rules, defeats and commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu with sun - Henry IV (Type 2) 1590-1604 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, introduced a number of reforms aimed at stabilizing the French economy and strengthening the country's finances. The introduction of the Gold Ecu coin, which was minted in large quantities and widely used in trade, was part of these reforms. The coin's design, featuring a sun on the obverse (front) side and the king's coat of arms on the reverse (back) side, was meant to symbolize the king's authority and the coin's value. Despite its small size, the Gold Ecu was a significant step towards establishing a stable and reliable currency system in France, and it played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce during this period.
