© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Double Gold Henri - Henry II and successors 1st type; 1st bust
| Gold (.958) | 7.3 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry II (Henri II) (1547-1559) Francis II (François II) (1559-1560) Charles IX (1560-1574) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1551-1561 |
| Value | 2 Gold Henris (5 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#270823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross of four H's with two crescents and two lis in the angles
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVM TOTVM COMPLEAT ORBEM 1560
B
Translation: So that it fills the universe.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Gold Henri coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced by King Henry II in 1551 as part of a broader effort to reform the French currency and stabilize the economy. The coin's unique design, featuring a double portrait of the king and his successor, Francis II, was meant to symbolize the continuity of the French monarchy and reinforce the value of the coin. Despite its value and symbolism, the Double Gold Henri coin was not widely accepted by the public and was eventually replaced by other coinage.
