Principality of Boisbelle-Henrichemont Double Tournois - Maximilien I, 1636 – 1641

3rd type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Boisbelle-Henrichemont Principality of Boisbelle-Henrichemont
Currency Livre
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1636 – 1641
Ruler Maximilian I of Bethune (1605–1641)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 2.5
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Deniers from Principality of Boisbelle-Henrichemont. Issued from 1636 to 1641. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Bearded bust to the right of Maximilien de Béthune (Sully), wearing a large ruff and a coat covered with ermine flecks. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, smooth or beaded circle. (Maximilien of Bethune, sovereign prince of Henrichemont.)
Reverse
Small shield of Henrichemont on a field sown with eight lilies. Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle or beaded circled.
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1641  (fr) 1641 sur 1640 / d2 4%
1641  (fr) c2 18%
1641  (fr) c3 1%
1641  (fr) d2 6%
1641  (fr) d3 5%
1641  (fr) e2 3%
1641  (fr) f? 2%
1641  (fr) g2 1%
1637  (fr) a1 31%
1637  (fr) b1 2%
1636  (fr) a1 34%
1636  (fr) a4 2%
1636  (fr) b1 7%
1636  (fr) c1
1636  (fr) h1
1636  (fr) i1 2%

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