Douzain - Henri II 2nd type

€34,244.00
IssuerFrance
Year1551-1552
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Douzain (1/20 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionBillon (Ag .292)
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness0.4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Pierre de Luan
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#1001
Obverse descriptionQuarterly shield of France and Dauphiné crowned acosté de 2 croissants couronnés; lettre d`atelier at the point of the shield.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRICVS.D.G.FRANCORVM.REX
Reverse descriptionFleurdelysé cross, formed of eight interlaced crescents, cantoned at 1 and 4 with an H, at 2 and 3 with a crowned dolphin.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSIT.NOMEN.D.BENEDICTVM.1552.
Edge
Mint
Mintage1551  - Grenoble -
1552  - Crémieu -
1552  - Grenoble - 302 400
Catalog ID6540079900
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