Double Gold Ecu with sun - Henry IV

€375,573.00
IssuerFrance
Year1589-1590
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Gold Ecus
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionGold (.958)
Weight6.751 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#1200, KM#5, Fr#391, Ciani#1498, LP#1047, GadR1#618
Obverse descriptionCrowned arms flanked by two crowned H`s.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRICVS • IIII • D • G • FRAN • ET • NA • REX • 1589 A
(Translation: Henry IV, by God`s grace, king of France and Navarre.)
Reverse descriptionFloriated cross with two H`s and two lis in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCHRISTVS • VINCIT • REGNAT • INPER •
(Translation: Christ rules, defeats and commands.)
Edge
MintA
Compiègne, France (864-1134,1589-1595)
Mintage1589 A - (fr) 2 exemplaires connus - 526
1590 A - - 680
Catalog ID2793581610
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