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1/8 Écu - Henry III Piedfort of quadruple weight
| Issuer | Royal French Mint |
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| Year | 1578 |
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| Value | 1/8 Silver Ecu |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central device consisting of the royal arms of France — a shield semé of fleurs-de-lis — surmounted by a royal crown with elaborate foliate decoration, all set within the open field. The denomination is indicated by the split numeral V and III flanking the shield, denoting one-eighth (1/8). The mint mark 'A' for Paris appears in the lower portion of the field. The circular legend is contained between a beaded inner border and a denticulated outer border, consistent with the piedfort's exceptional thickness and weight. The engraving displays the characteristic bold relief and refined detail of a presentation strike. |
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| Reverse lettering | SIT * NOMEN * DOMINI * BENEDICTVM * VIII A (Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord. ⅛ Écu) |
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