France Douzain - Henri II, 1551 – 1552

2nd type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Douzain
Year 1551 – 1552
Ruler Henry II (Henri II) (1547–1559)
Composition Billon (Ag .292)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 2.5
Diameter (mm) 27
Thickness (mm) 0.4
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Douzain from France. Issued from 1551 to 1552. Struck in Billon (Ag .292). Measures 27 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Quarterly shield of France and Dauphiné crowned acosté de 2 croissants couronnés; lettre d'atelier at the point of the shield.
Reverse
Fleurdelysé cross, formed of eight interlaced crescents, cantoned at 1 and 4 with an H, at 2 and 3 with a crowned dolphin.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1552  — Crémieu
1552  302.4K Grenoble 60%
1551  — Grenoble 40%

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