1/4 Ecu - Charles X

€318,416.00
IssuerFrance
Year1593-1594
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Silver Ecu
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight9.43 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#1177B, LP#1023
Obverse descriptionShield of France crowned, accosted with two II, mint letter at the tip of the shield.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering☩ CAROLVS · X · D : G : FRANC · REX ⁖ D ⁖ II II
(Translation: Charles X, King of the Franks by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionFleurdelized cross.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering☩ SIT · NOMEN · DNI · BENEDIC ⁖ T · A · M · 1593 : ☘ :
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord)
Edge
MintD
Lyon, France (?-1858)
Mintage1593 D - - 26 788
1594 D - -
Catalog ID7861324190
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