France Double sol parisis - Charles IX, 1569 – 1576

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre Parisis (987 – 1203)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Sols
Year 1569 – 1576
Ruler Charles IX (1560–1574)
Composition Silver (.529)
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 2.67
Diameter (mm) 23.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Sols from France. Issued from 1569 to 1576. Struck in Silver (.529). Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 2.67 g.

Obverse
Three lilies, 2 and 1, surmounted by a wreath. (Charles IX by the grace of God King of the Franks, 1570.)
Reverse
Keyed fleur-de-lys cross. (Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1576 N —
1575 M —
1575 N —
1574 N —
1574 S —
1572 & —
1572 I —
1572 N —
1572 O —
1572 S —
1571 & —
1571 I —
1571 M —
1571 N —
1571 O —
1571 R —
1571 S —
1570 F —
1570 K 74.9K
1570 R —
1570 S —
1569 9 —
1569 I —

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