France ⅛ Ecu - Henry IV, 1601 – 1606

2nd type; king's title around shield

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ⅛ Ecu - Henry IV
Year 1601 – 1606
Ruler Henry II of Béarn (1572–1610)
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.856
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

⅛ Ecu - Henry IV from France. Issued from 1601 to 1606. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 26 mm and weighs 4.86 g.

Obverse
Shield of France crowned accosted of V - III; different of workshop to the point of the shield.
Reverse
Leafy cross with quatrefoil in heart.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1606 R 30.4K
1605 & 1.7K
1604 & 80.1K
1604 E —
1603 & 139.1K
1601 E —

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