France Grand Blanc - François I, 1522 – 1540
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Douzain
Year
1522 – 1540
Ruler
Francis I (François Ier)
(1515–1547)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.646
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Douzain from France. Issued from 1522 to 1540. Struck in Billon. Measures 25 mm and weighs 2.65 g.
- Obverse
- Shield of France surmounted by a crown, accosted by a crowned lily to the left and a crowned ermine spot to the right, a bezant or annulet below the shield.
- Reverse
- Scalloped cross, cantoned at 1 and 4 with a crowned F and at 2 and 3 with a crowned ermine spot.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1522-1540) | — | (fr) atelier illisible | 41% | |
| ND (1522-1540) N | — | (fr) Nantes | 29% | |
| ND (1522-1540) R | — | (fr) Rennes | 35% |
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