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½ Gold Ecu - Henry IV
| Issuer | Monarchy of France |
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| Year | 1595-1604 |
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| Weight | 1.68 g |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a floriated cross formed by four interlaced double Hs crowned, the monogram of Henry IV, with fleurs-de-lis ornamenting the terminals of each arm and a crown surmounting the whole device at the top. The central interlacing creates an intricate decorative knot characteristic of Valois-Bourbon transitional royal coinage. Surrounding the cross is the Latin legend CHRISTVS REGNAT VINCIT ET IMPERAT, meaning 'Christ reigns, conquers, and commands,' followed by the mint letter A for Paris. A beaded border encircles the entire composition, consistent with the hammered technique used throughout this issue. |
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| Reverse lettering | CHRISTVS REGNAT VINCIT ET IMPERAT A |
| Edge | Plain |
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