France Douzain - Henri IV, 1593
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Douzain
Year
1593
Ruler
Henry II of Béarn
(1572–1610)
Composition
Billon (Ag .240)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
2.3
Diameter (mm)
23
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Douzain from France. Issued in 1593. Struck in Billon (Ag .240). Measures 23 mm and weighs 2.3 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned Ecu accosted by two Hs - workshop letter to the exergu (under the shield). Around in Latin: "Henri IV par la grâce de Dieu, roi de France et de Navarre.
- Reverse
- Cross indented with a fleur-de-lys at 1,2,3,4. Around, in Latin: "Blessed be the name of the Lord".
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1593 | — |
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