France ⅛ Ecu - Henry IV, 1590 – 1610

Crowned arms cross

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ⅛ Ecu - Henry IV
Year 1590 – 1610
Ruler Henry II of Béarn (1572–1610)
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.8
Diameter (mm) 25.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

⅛ Ecu - Henry IV from France. Issued from 1590 to 1610. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 25.5 mm and weighs 4.8 g.

Obverse
Cross of four crowned batons.
Reverse
Crowned shield of France accosted by V - III; workshop letter at the point of the shield.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1610 C —
1609 C —
1608 C 65.5K
1607 C 80.5K
1606 C 14.2K (fr) Var. 1606/5
1605 C 171.2K
1603 C 123.6K
1602 C 27K (fr) 1602 ou 160Z
1591 C 7.3K
1590 9 —
1590 C 5.9K (fr) Non retrouvé

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