France Douzain - Henri II, 1555
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Douzain
Year
1555
Ruler
Henry II (Henri II)
(1547–1559)
Composition
Billon (Ag .292)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
2.617
Diameter (mm)
24.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Douzain from France. Issued in 1555. Struck in Billon (Ag .292). Measures 24.5 mm and weighs 2.62 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned shield of France flanked by two Hs; at the tip of the shield the workshop letter. (Henry II, by the grace of God, king of the Franks.)
- Reverse
- Fleurdelisé cross, bearing a heart-shaped cross, confined to the 1st and 4th of a crescent, to the 2nd and 3rd of a crown. (Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1555 A | 151.2K |
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