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1/2 Ecu with Sun - Charles X
Issuer | France |
Year | 1590-1592 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1/2 Gold Ecu |
Currency | Livre tournois (987-1795) |
Composition | Gold (.958) |
Weight | 1.64 g |
Dimensions | |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Engraver(s) | |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | Dy royales#1173, Fr#390 |
Obverse description | Shield of France crowned with a six-rayed sun intersecting the legend at the top; mint letter at the tip of the shield. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | CAROLVS.X.D. G.FRANC.REX.
B (Translation: Charles X, king of Franks by the grace of God.) |
Reverse description | Anille cross, fleur-de-lis, with pointed quatrefoil at centre. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | ☩
CHRISTVS.REGNAT.VINCIT.ET.IMP.1592 (Translation: Christ reigns, conquers and commands.) |
Edge | |
Mint | B Rouen, France (?-1858) |
Mintage | 1590 B - - 1591 B - - 1592 B - -
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Catalog ID | 4414652200 |
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