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Double Gold Florin - Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne
| Issuer | Sedan, Principality of |
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| Year | 1610 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field occupied by the quartered heraldic arms of Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, surmounted by a royal crown. The shield displays the combined bearings of the House of La Tour d'Auvergne and associated lordships, with finely engraved detailing. Flanking the crowned shield at left and right are crowned initial letters H, the monogram of the issuing prince. A continuous Latin legend in raised relief runs along the outer border, separated from the central device by a beaded inner circle. |
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| Obverse lettering | HENRI D LA TOVR D DE BVIL P SO D S |
| Reverse description | Central device consists of a bold cross composed of four stylised tower motifs, forming the arms of an ornamental cross that fills the field. In each of the four angles of the cross is placed a crowned letter H, the initial of the prince, rendered in a decorative gothic style. A continuous Latin motto legend encircles the entire design along the outer border, separated from the central cross by a beaded circle, with the date 1610 incorporated into the legend. |
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