2 Gold Ducats - Henry II and Margaret of Valois
| Emittent | Béarn, Lordship of |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 1577 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | 2 Ducats |
| Währung | Livre |
| Material | Gold |
| Gewicht | 6.96 g |
| Durchmesser | |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round |
| Prägetechnik | |
| Ausrichtung | |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | PA#LXXV/9, Dy féodales#1309-1310 var., Fr#185 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Busts face to face, crown above, cow below. |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende |
+ HENRICVS • II • MARGA • REX • REG • NAVARRE • B (Translation: Henry II abd Margaret, king and queen of Navarre and Bearn.) |
| Reversbeschreibung | Crowned coat of Arms of Navarre-Bearn. |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende |
N • GRATIA • DEI • SVM • ID • QD • SVM • 1577 H M (Translation: By the grace of god, I am what I am.) |
| Rand | |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
1577 N - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 2140776000 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
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Historical Context: Issued in 1577, this 2 Gold Ducats coin hails from the Lordship of Béarn, a pivotal territory under Henry II of Navarre (the future Henry IV of France) and his wife, Margaret of Valois. This era was deeply embroiled in the French Wars of Religion, with Henry a prominent Huguenot leader. The coin'