Lordship of Béarn Denier "Vaquette" - Henry I of Albret, 1516 – 1541
Information
Country
Lordship of Béarn
Lordship of Béarn
Currency
Livre
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Denier
Year
1516 – 1541
Ruler
Henry I of Albret
(1517–1555)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.6
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Denier from Lordship of Béarn. Issued from 1516 to 1541. Struck in Billon. Measures 15 mm and weighs 0.6 g.
- Obverse
- Cow surmounted by a crown. (Henry, by the grace of God.)
- Reverse
- Cross confined to 1 and 4 of an H, to 2 and 3 of a pellet. (Peace and honor in Fourquie.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1516-1541) | — |
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