1/4 Ecu - Francis and Louise-Marguerite 2nd type

€146,167.00
IssuerChâteau-Regnault, Principality of
Year1605-1614
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Ecu (⅜)
CurrencyLivre (1545-1629)
CompositionSilver
Weight6.91 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boudeau#1829, PA#6249
Obverse descriptionShield, stamped with a fleur-de-lys crown, bearing the arms of François de Bourbon and Louise-Marguerite de Lorraine, and flanked by two crowned Ls; legend starting at 1 o`clock.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringF • BOVRB • LVD • MARGAR • LOT
(Translation: Francis of Bourbon and Louise-Marguerite of Lorraine.)
Reverse descriptionFleurdelized cross with an X in the middle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering⧫ IN • OMNEM • TERRAM • SONVS • EORVM
(Translation: Their fame spread all over the Earth.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1605-1614)  - -
Catalog ID8181900770
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