1/2 Ecu with Sun - Charles X

€331,429.00
IssuerFrance
Year1590-1592
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Gold Ecu
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionGold (.958)
Weight1.64 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#1173, Fr#390
Obverse descriptionShield of France crowned with a six-rayed sun intersecting the legend at the top; mint letter at the tip of the shield.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS.X.D. G.FRANC.REX. B
(Translation: Charles X, king of Franks by the grace of God.)
Reverse descriptionAnille cross, fleur-de-lis, with pointed quatrefoil at centre.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering☩ CHRISTVS.REGNAT.VINCIT.ET.IMP.1592
(Translation: Christ reigns, conquers and commands.)
Edge
MintB
Rouen, France (?-1858)
Mintage1590 B - -
1591 B - -
1592 B - -
Catalog ID4414652200
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