France Douzain aux deux C du Dauphiné - Charles IX, 1573 – 1575

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Douzain
Year 1573 – 1575
Ruler Charles IX (1560–1574)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 2
Diameter (mm) 23.4
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Douzain from France. Issued from 1573 to 1575. Struck in Billon. Measures 23.4 mm and weighs 2 g.

Obverse
Crowned shield, quartered France-Dauphiné, between two crowned Cs. Z in exergu (under the shield)
Reverse
Scalloped cross, cantoned by two coronets (on 2 and 3), often surmounted by a dot - , and two dolphins (on 1 and 4).

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1575 Z 49K (fr) Grenoble 36%
1574 Z 71.3K (fr) Grenoble 27%
1573 Z 61.2K (fr) Grenoble 27%

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