France Douzain - Charles X, 1590 – 1594

two C

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Douzain
Year 1590 – 1594
Ruler Charles X (claimant) (1589–1590)
Composition Billon (Ag .240)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.9
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Douzain from France. Issued from 1590 to 1594. Struck in Billon (Ag .240). Measures 25 mm and weighs 1.9 g.

Obverse
Crowned Ecu of France, flanked by two Cs; mint letter at the tip of the shield. (Charles X, King of the Franks by the Grace of God)
Reverse
Indented cross, confined to 1 and 4 of a lily, 2 and 3 of a crown. (Blessed be the name of the Lord)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1594 B 183.1K
1594 O — 9%
1594 X —
1593 B — 57%
1593 O 1.3M 4%
1592 O 35K
1591 B 89.8K 13%
1590 Y —

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