France Groschen "demi-gros de Nesle" - Henry II, 1551
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre Parisis
(987 – 1203)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Sol
Year
1551
Ruler
Henry II (Henri II)
(1547–1559)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
2.74
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Sol from France. Issued in 1551. Struck in Billon. Measures 24 mm and weighs 2.74 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned H between three lis posed 2 and 1. (Henry II, by the grace of God, King of the Franks.)
- Reverse
- Hollowed out and flowered cross. (Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1551 A | — |
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