2 Gold Henri with Gallia - Henry II Piedfort

Issuer France
Year 1555
Type Coin pattern
Value 2 Gold Henris (5 LT)
Currency Livre tournois (987-1795)
Composition Gold (.958)
Weight 29.02 g
Diameter 29 mm
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Shape Round
Technique
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Obverse description Bust right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HENRICVS · II · DEI · G · FRANCO · REX
(Translation: Henry II, by the grace of God, king of the Franks.)
Reverse description Helmeted Gaul, seated left, on a heap of arms and shields, holding a Victory in her right hand, holding out a wreath to her.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering OPTIMO PRINCIPI · EB GALLIA
(Translation: The best prince Gaul.)
Edge Script: Latin
Mint
Mintage 1555 - -
Numisquare ID 7438141940
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