France Douzain aux deux C couronnés, 1572 – 1574

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Douzain
Year 1572 – 1574
Ruler Charles IX (1560–1574)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.399
Diameter (mm) 24
Thickness (mm) 0.3
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Douzain from France. Issued from 1572 to 1574. Struck in Billon. Measures 24 mm and weighs 2.4 g.

Obverse
Crowned French écu with three fleurs de lis, flanked on both sides by crowned C (for Charles). Mint marked between D and G in legend. (Charles IX, by God's grace, King of the Franks)
Reverse
Scalloped cross with Cs north-east & south-west and crowns north-west and south-east. (Blessed be the name of the Lord)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1574 G —
1573 G —
1573 K —
1572 G —

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