France ¼ Ecu - Charles X, 1590 – 1598
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Ecu - Charles X
Year
1590 – 1598
Ruler
Charles X (claimant)
(1589–1590)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.52
Diameter (mm)
29.2
Thickness (mm)
1.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Ecu - Charles X from France. Issued from 1590 to 1598. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 29.2 mm and weighs 9.52 g.
- Obverse
- Fleurdelized cross. (Charles X, King of the Franks by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Shield of France crowned, accosted with two II, mint letter at the tip of the shield. (Blessed be the name of the Lord)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1598 99 | 4.1K | |||
| 1597 99 | 17.1K | |||
| 1597 T | 485.8K | |||
| 1596 99 | 159.4K | |||
| 1596 T | 178.5K | |||
| 1595 99 | 107.5K | |||
| 1595 T | 194.9K | |||
| 1594 99 | 63.6K | |||
| 1594 T | 292K | |||
| 1593 A | 44.2K | |||
| 1593 P | 7.3K | |||
| 1593 T | 136.1K | |||
| 1592 A | 211.6K | |||
| 1592 T | 711.2K | |||
| 1591 A | 838K | |||
| 1591 B | 233.6K | |||
| 1591 T | 573K | |||
| 1590 A | — | |||
| 1590 B | — | |||
| 1590 L.A | — | |||
| 1590 T | — | |||
| 1590 X | 15K |
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