Foreign Coins - FRANCE Henry IV (1589-1610) Paris - Gold Shield 1591 A - Fr. 389; Dup 1172 AU (g 3.38) R In the name of Charles X. The reign of Charles X, who had been cardinal and archbishop of Rouen, did not last long, as he renounced the throne in favor of Henry IV after a few months. Although Charles died in 1590 coins continued to be minted in his name until 1597, as in the case of this specimen. Coin of magnificent quality. Well-centered uncirculated roundel, with excellently impressed reliefs and completely free of wear. In Heritage auction 61496 of 2025, lot 24026, a specimen in slab MS 64 but with obvious weaknesses and crushing of coinage realized € 2,991 + fees.