2 Gold Ducats - Henry II and Margaret of Valois
| Issuer | Béarn, Lordship of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1577 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.96 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | |
| Orientation | |
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| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | PA#LXXV/9, Dy féodales#1309-1310 var., Fr#185 |
| Obverse description | Busts face to face, crown above, cow below. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
+ HENRICVS • II • MARGA • REX • REG • NAVARRE • B (Translation: Henry II abd Margaret, king and queen of Navarre and Bearn.) |
| Reverse description | Crowned coat of Arms of Navarre-Bearn. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
N • GRATIA • DEI • SVM • ID • QD • SVM • 1577 H M (Translation: By the grace of god, I am what I am.) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1577 N - - |
| Numisquare ID | 2140776000 |
| Additional information |
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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'