© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
2 Ducats - Henry II and Margaret of Valois
1577 year| Gold | 6.91 g | - |
| 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 | 6.91 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#428865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of Arms of Navarre-Bearn flanked by crowned H and M.
Script: Latin
Lettering: N • GRATIA • DEI • SVM • ID • QD • SVM • 1577
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 double portrait of both King Henry II and his wife, Margaret of Valois, on the obverse side. This double portrait design was a departure from the traditional single-person portraits commonly found on coins of that time, and it signifies the importance of Margaret's role as Queen Consort and her close relationship with her husband.
