1/8 Ecu - Henry IV 2nd type, king's title around shield

Issuer France
Year 1601-1606
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/8 Silver Ecu
Currency Livre tournois (987-1795)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 4.856 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#1225A
Obverse description Shield of France crowned accosted of V - III; different of workshop to the point of the shield.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering + HENRICVS. IIII. D: G. FRANC. ET. NAVA. REX. 1605
Reverse description Leafy cross with quatrefoil in heart.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering + SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM
Edge
Mint &
Aix-en-Provence, France(?-1786)
E
Tours, France
R
Villeneuve-lès-Avignon,France
Mintage 1601 E - -
1603 & - - 139 129
1604 & - - 80 060
1604 E - -
1605 & - - 1 700
1606 R - - 30 366
Numisquare ID 8940158960
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