France ½ Ecu with Sun - Charles X, 1590 – 1592

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Ecu with Sun - Charles X
Year 1590 – 1592
Ruler Charles X (claimant) (1589–1590)
Composition Gold (.958)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.64
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Ecu with Sun - Charles X from France. Issued from 1590 to 1592. Struck in Gold (.958). Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.64 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 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
1592 B —
1591 B —
1590 B —

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