France Gold Ecu with crescents - Henry II, 1552

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Gold Ecu with crescents - Henry II
Year 1552
Ruler Henry II (Henri II) (1547–1559)
Composition Gold (.958)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.38
Demonetized Yes

Description

Gold Ecu with crescents - Henry II from France. Issued in 1552. Struck in Gold (.958). Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.38 g.

Obverse
Crowned arms flanked by two crescents. (Henry II, by God's grace, king of the Franks.)
Reverse
Cross with two H's and two crescents in angles. (Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1552 A —

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