France Douzain - Henri IV, 1593 – 1597

Dolphin issue; 2nd type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Douzain
Year 1593 – 1597
Ruler Henry II of Béarn (1572–1610)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 2.2
Diameter (mm) 24.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Douzain from France. Issued from 1593 to 1597. Struck in Billon. Measures 24.5 mm and weighs 2.2 g.

Obverse
Ecu of France-Dauphiné surrounded by two crowned H.
Reverse
Cross scalloped cantoned at 1 and 4 of a crown, at 2 and 3 of a dolphin.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1597 Z — 2%
1595 Z 387.8K 15%
1594 Z 654.7K 27%
1593 Z — 63%

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