France ½ Ecu - Henry II, 1549
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Ecu - Henry II
Year
1549
Ruler
Henry II (Henri II)
(1547–1559)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.72
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Ecu - Henry II from France. Issued in 1549. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.72 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust facing right. (Henry II, by God's grace, King of the Franks.)
- Reverse
- Crowned arms. (Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1549 A | — |
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