2 Gold Ducats - Henry II and Margaret of Valois

发行方 Béarn, Lordship of
年份 1577
类型 Standard circulation coin
面值 2 Ducats
货币 Livre
材质 Gold
重量 6.96 g
直径
厚度
形状 Round
制作工艺
方向
雕刻师
流通至
参考资料 PA#LXXV/9, Dy féodales#1309-1310 var., Fr#185
正面描述 Busts face to face, crown above, cow below.
正面文字 Latin
正面铭文 + HENRICVS • II • MARGA • REX • REG • NAVARRE • B
(Translation: Henry II abd Margaret, king and queen of Navarre and Bearn.)
背面描述 Crowned coat of Arms of Navarre-Bearn.
背面文字 Latin
背面铭文 N • GRATIA • DEI • SVM • ID • QD • SVM • 1577 H M
(Translation: By the grace of god, I am what I am.)
边缘
铸币厂
铸造量 1577 N - -
Numisquare 编号 2140776000
附加信息

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'

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