© G.Jarry
© G.Jarry
1 Douzain - Henry III
1594 year| Billon (Ag .240) | 1.98 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1594 |
| Value | 1 Douzain (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (Ag .240) |
| Weight | 1.98 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Scalloped cross with 4 crowns
Script: Latin
Lettering: +SIT.NOMEN.DNI.BENEDICT.1594
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Douzain - Henry III 1594 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Henry III, who was the King of France from 1574 to 1589. During his reign, Henry III faced numerous challenges, including religious wars between Catholics and Protestants, and economic difficulties caused by the devaluation of the currency. Despite these challenges, the 1 Douzain coin remained a widely used denomination and was an important part of the French monetary system at the time.
