France Ecu with sun - Charles X, 1590 – 1594

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Ecu with sun - Charles X
Year 1590 – 1594
Ruler Charles X (claimant) (1589–1590)
Composition Gold (.958)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.39
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

Ecu with sun - Charles X from France. Issued from 1590 to 1594. Struck in Gold (.958). Measures 26 mm and weighs 3.39 g.

Obverse
Shield of France crowned with a six-rayed sun intersecting the legend at the top; mint letter at the tip of the shield. (Charles X, King of the Franks by the grace of God)
Reverse
Anille cross, fleur-de-lis, with pointed quatrefoil at centre. (Christ reigns, conquers and commands)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1594 A 5K
1593 A 16.8K
1592 A 41.6K
1591 A 122.8K
1591 B 11.2K
1591 S 724 No sun on the obverse. ⚜️ at the end of the legend of the reverse.
1590 A 121.4K

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