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2 Ducats - Henry II and Margaret of Valois
1577 year| Gold | 6.86 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Béarn (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Henry II of Béarn (1572-1610) |
| Lady | Margaret of Valois (1572-1599) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1577 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.86 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#361156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of Arms of Navarra-Bearn.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GRATIA • DEI • SVM • ID • QD • SVM • 1577 N
H M
Translation: By the grace of god, I am what I am.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Henry II and Margaret of Valois 1577 coin from the Lordship of Béarn (French States) is that it features a unique design element. The coin's obverse side bears the image of King Henry II and his wife, Margaret of Valois, in a rare example of a double portrait on a coin. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins of the time and adds to its historical and numismatic significance.
