France ½ Gold Ecu with sun of Dauphiné - Charles IX, 1566
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Gold Ecu with sun of Dauphiné - Charles IX
Year
1566
Ruler
Charles IX
(1560–1574)
Composition
Gold (.958)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
1.68
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Gold Ecu with sun of Dauphiné - Charles IX from France. Issued in 1566. Struck in Gold (.958). Measures 22 mm and weighs 1.68 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned arms. (Charles IX, by God's grace, king of the Franks.)
- Reverse
- Cross with lilies. (Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1566 | — |
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