1/2 Ecu - Henry II

€354,080.00
IssuerFrance
Year1549
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Gold Ecu
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionGold
Weight1.72 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#970, Fr#366
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRICVS. 2. D. G. FRANCOR. REX
(Translation: Henry II, by God`s grace, King of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXPS. VINCIT. XPS. RE. XPS. IMP. 1549 A
(Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
MintA
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1549 A - -
Catalog ID4771806680
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