France Douzain ou grand blanc du Dauphiné - François I, 1530 – 1537

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Douzain
Year 1530 – 1537
Ruler Francis I (François Ier) (1515–1547)
Composition Billon (.359 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.3
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Douzain from France. Issued from 1530 to 1537. Struck in Billon (.359 silver). Measures 25 mm and weighs 2.3 g.

Obverse
Shield quartered with 1 and 4 of France, with 2 and 3 of Dauphiné, under a dolphin.
Reverse
Cross cantoned at 1 and 4 of a lily, at 2 and 3 of a dolphin.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1530-1537) M

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