France Douzain with porcupine of Brittany - Louis XII, 1507
Rennes mint; 2nd type
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Douzain
Year
1507
Ruler
Louis XII
(1498–1515)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.846
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Douzain from France. Issued in 1507. Struck in Billon. Measures 27 mm and weighs 2.85 g.
- Obverse
- Shield of France topped by a crown and accosted by two crowned ermine spots, set on a porcupine. (Louis, king of the Franks, duke of the Brittons.)
- Reverse
- Cross cantoned with four crowned ermine spots. (Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1507) | — |
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