France Douzain - Charles X, 1593 – 1597

two C

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Douzain
Year 1593 – 1597
Ruler Charles X (claimant) (1589–1590)
Composition Billon (Ag. 240)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.27
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Douzain from France. Issued from 1593 to 1597. Struck in Billon (Ag. 240). Measures 25 mm and weighs 2.27 g.

Obverse
Indented cross, confined to 1 and 4 of a crown, to 2 and 3 of a lily. (Charles X, King of the Franks by the Grace of God)
Reverse
Crowned Ecu of France, flanked by two Cs; mint letter at the tip of the shield. (Blessed be the name of the Lord)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1597 T 56.5K 40%
1593 T 60.5K 40%

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