France Douzain - Henri III, 1575 – 1588
2nd type
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Douzain
Year
1575 – 1588
Ruler
Henry III (Henri III)
(1574–1589)
Composition
Billon (.240 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.399
Diameter (mm)
23.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Douzain from France. Issued from 1575 to 1588. Struck in Billon (.240 silver). Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 2.4 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned shield of France Henri III accosted by two Hs without crown. Different workshop in the exergue, below the shield. Legend starting at 6 h.
- Reverse
- Scalloped cross cantoned at 1 and 4 with a lily and at 2 and 3 with an H.
- Edge
- Plain.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1588 B | — | (fr) Rouen (à transférer sur le 3e type) | ||
| 1588 P | — | (fr) Dijon (à transférer sur le 1er type) | ||
| 1587 G | — | (fr) Poitiers - 1 exemplaire connu (Cabinet des Médailles) | ||
| 1578 H | — | (fr) La Rochelle | ||
| 1578 I | — | (fr) Limoges | ||
| 1577 H | — | (fr) La Rochelle | ||
| 1577 M | 282.2K | (fr) Toulouse | ||
| 1577 T | 181.4K | Nantes | ||
| 1576 H | — | (fr) La Rochelle | ||
| 1576 M | 282.2K | (fr) Toulouse | ||
| 1575 G | 216.8K | (fr) Poitiers | ||
| 1575 I | 64.8K | (fr) Limoges |
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