France Douzain aux deux H, 1575 – 1589
3ème type
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Douzain
Year
1575 – 1589
Ruler
Henry III (Henri III)
(1574–1589)
Composition
Billon (.240 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.399
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Douzain from France. Issued from 1575 to 1589. Struck in Billon (.240 silver). Measures 25 mm and weighs 2.4 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned shield of France Henri III accosted by two Hs without crown. Different workshop in the exergue, below the shield. Legend starting at 6 h.
- Reverse
- Scalloped cross cantoned at 1 and 4 with a coronet and at 2 and 3 with a lily.
- Edge
- Plain.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1589 B | 132.1K | (fr) Rouen | ||
| 1589 O | 100.2K | (fr) Riom | ||
| 1589 R | — | (fr) Villeneuve - non retrouvé | ||
| 1588 B | 280.8K | (fr) Rouen | ||
| 1588 O | — | (fr) Riom | ||
| 1588 R | — | (fr) Villeneuve | ||
| 1587 B | 1.8M | (fr) Rouen | ||
| 1587 O | — | (fr) Riom | ||
| 1587 R | — | (fr) Villeneuve | ||
| 1586 B | 93.6K | (fr) Rouen | ||
| 1586 R | — | (fr) Villeneuve | ||
| 1578 O | — | (fr) Riom | ||
| 1577 O | 188.3K | (fr) Riom | ||
| 1576 O | — | (fr) Riom | ||
| 1575 O | — | (fr) Riom - non retrouvé |
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