France Douzain au dauphiné deuxieme type henri 3, 1589

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Douzain
Year 1589
Ruler Henry III (Henri III) (1574–1589)
Composition Billon (Ag .240)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 1.92
Diameter (mm) 22.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Douzain from France. Issued in 1589. Struck in Billon (Ag .240). Measures 22.5 mm and weighs 1.92 g.

Obverse
Crowned shield, quartered with 1 and 4 of France and 2 and 3 of Dauphiné, accosted by two H .
Reverse
Cross scalloped cantoned at 1 and 4 of a crown and at 2 and 3 of a dolphin.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1589 Z

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