France Douzain - Charles IX, 1572

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Douzain
Year 1572
Ruler Charles IX (1560–1574)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 2.399
Diameter (mm) 24
Thickness (mm) 1.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Douzain from France. Issued in 1572. Struck in Billon. Measures 24 mm and weighs 2.4 g.

Obverse
Crowned Ecu of France. legend starting at 19 h. letter of workshop in exergue (under the shield)
Reverse
Cross fleurdelisée
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1572 A 216.2K Paris 100%
1572 G 188.4K Poitiers

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