1992 UK 25 Silver Proof ECU, Pre-Euro Piedfort (Three Graces) .925 Silver, 45.5g

Description: 1992 UK 25 Silver Proof ECU (Pre-Euro) Piedfort (Three Graces) .925 Silver, 45.5g, 25k Mintage 1992 United Kingdom 25 Silver Proof ECU Piedfort (Three Graces) 25 ECU (Three Graces) 1992 fantasy currency > ECU & Pre 1999 Euro Silver (.925) • 45.5 g • ⌀ 38 mm X# 18a, Mintage: 25,000 Stock Photo Specimen Pattern coin produced by International Currency Bureau and minted by Tower Mint. The term ecu (French pronunciation: [eky]) may refer to one of several French coins. The first ecu was a gold coin (the ecu d'or) minted during the reign of Louis IX of France, in 1266. The value of the ecu varied considerably over time, and silver coins (known as ecu d'argent) were also introduced. Ecu (from Latin scutum) means shield, and the coin was so called because its design included the coat of arms of France. The word is related to the Catalan escut, Italian scudo, or Portuguese and Castilian escudo. In English, the ecu was often referred to as the crown, or the French crown in the eras of the English crown, British crown, and other crowns. The 5-franc silver coins minted throughout the 19th century were just a continuation of the old ecus, and were often still called ecu by French people. The ecu, as it existed immediately before the French Revolution, was approximately equivalent (in terms of purchasing power) to 24 euro or 30 U.S. dollars in 2017. The modern ecu was the precursor to the Euro. It was a form of currency that was supposed to be used across countries, because at that time each country still had its own currency and say you went from France to Germany, you'd have to have your money exchanged from francs to Marks, the ecu eliminated the need to make this exchange, but it was a somewhat failing proposition, some countries accepted the use of the ecu, while some did not, and the ECU was soon relegated to something similar to exonumia, or a fantasy type currency, although most ecu's like in the early days of the ecu were ecu 'd'argent' or silver or gold coins of extra weight and value and difficult to value because of changes in the market. The Euro was adopted and there was no more need for the ecu, but it still makes a for a valuable collectors item being that ECU's are mostly made of gold or silver, and extra gold or silver similar to the piedfort, or piefort, and the standard ecu's are difficult to determine their value, just as they were in 1266, now because of market fluctuations. 1992 United Kingdom 25 Silver Proof ECU Piedfort (Three Graces) Obverse The obverse design by Raphael Maklouf, shows a globe with a map of Europe edged by twelve stars representing the twelve member states, with Neptune and Europa reaching across the top. Script: Latin Lettering: ·EUROPE EUROPA· UNITED KINGDOM Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf Reverse The Three Graces Although the three graces, Faith Hope and Charity have never appeared on a circulating British coin, they have appeared previously on pattern coins. Among their attributes appear a shield bearing the Union Flag, a harp, oak leaf, thistle and a leek. Script: Latin Lettering: TWENTY FIVE ECU 25 1992 Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf Edge Reeded Mint Tower Mint, London, United Kingdom (1976-date) FIN ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SEARCH WITH EYES WIDE OPEN I Do Combine Shipping, If you don't get combined shipping at checkout, contact me immediately, or buy and, trust me, you WILL be refunded. Your shipping charge for everything you buy from 1 item to 30 items should amount to $4.70 (Unless otherwise stated). ANOTHER CLASSIC BEAUTY FROM ~~~FINNOSIANE’S COINS AND COLLECTIBLES,~~~ >>TRUTH” >> VIRTUE >> ENDURANCE >> LUCK >> STRENGTH One Small Man on a Mission!!! BROWSE, BID, BUY, BANTER !!!! !!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~!! 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Price: 93.3 USD

Location: Niles, Illinois

End Time: 2025-01-03T16:38:55.000Z

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