France Gros de trois blancs, 1551
dit "demi gros de Nesle" ou "sol parisis"
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 (.319 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g)
2.5
Diameter (mm)
23
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Sol from France. Issued in 1551. Struck in Billon (.319 silver). Measures 23 mm and weighs 2.5 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 | — | (fr) Paris |
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