Henri III King of France/ Poland/ Duke of Livonia 1574-89

He was crowned King of France after Charles IX died in 1574/ either from poisoning/ or tuberculosis?
So Henry was recalled from Poland to be crowned King of France.

AV Écu d'or au soleil 1584-I
Limoges Mint
Henri III 1574-89
Crowned Arms of France/ Sun
HENRICVS.III.D.G.FRAN.ET.P.R.*
Floriated Cross/ Quadrilobe
*.CHRISTVS.REN.VINCIT.ET.INP.1584+
Struck from worn dies/ but MS (2 known)






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Another fantastic AV piece. I enjoy seeing your coins as it's like going to a museum.

 

Very beautiful coin and I certainly agree with @Robidoux Pass

 

Very nice Panzerman, you are a good mentor. Regards from Rich in the land of the Mammoth

 

Thanks guys John from the "Land of snow and ice" and
wild Turkeys!

 

There is just something about the old French coins that is so fundamentally attractive to look at, whether it's the crest, the fleur de lis,...

I have a few old one's, mostly late 1700's, for historical reasons (nothing gold) & they are all fabulous to hold.

 

He looks a little swishy