France Douzain aux 2 H, 3ème type, 1594 – 1596

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Douzain
Year 1594 – 1596
Ruler Henry II of Béarn (1572–1610)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Weight (g) 2.18
Diameter (mm) 24
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Douzain from France. Issued from 1594 to 1596. Struck in Billon. Measures 24 mm and weighs 2.18 g.

Obverse
Cross indented and cantoned with two coronets and two lilies/.
Reverse
Ecu de France crowned and accosted by two H's. Workshop letter at 6H.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1596 L 16.3K
1595 L 177.2K (fr) maître=MALNOZ (rose)
1595 L 18.4K (fr) maître=SOSSIONDO (arbre?)
1594 L 59.9K

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