Double Gold Ecu with sun - Henry IV

Issuer France
Year 1589-1590
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Gold Ecus
Currency Livre tournois (987-1795)
Composition Gold (.958)
Weight 6.751 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#1200, KM#5, Fr#391, Ciani#1498, LP#1047, GadR1#618
Obverse description Crowned arms flanked by two crowned H`s.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HENRICVS • IIII • D • G • FRAN • ET • NA • REX • 1589 A
(Translation: Henry IV, by God`s grace, king of France and Navarre.)
Reverse description Floriated cross with two H`s and two lis in angles.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering CHRISTVS • VINCIT • REGNAT • INPER •
(Translation: Christ rules, defeats and commands.)
Edge
Mint A
Compiègne, France (864-1134,1589-1595)
Mintage 1589 A - (fr) 2 exemplaires connus - 526
1590 A - - 680
Numisquare ID 2793581610
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