© Monnaies de la Dombes
© Monnaies de la Dombes
Double Sol Parisis - Francis II
| Billon | 1.52 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | François (1582-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1584-1586 |
| Value | 2 Sols Parisis (⅛) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.52 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#219815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Small hollow cross with lilly ends.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +DNS.ADIVTOR.ET.REDEM.MEVS.1584
Translation: The lord is my support and redemptor.
Comment
Imitation of the 2nd type of Double Sol of king Henry III (link below).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Sol Parisis - Francis II 1584-1586 coin from the Principality of Dombes is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Francis II, who was the King of France from 1559 to 1560, and again from 1561 to 1563. During this time, France was facing economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency, which led to the introduction of new coinage systems. The Double Sol Parisis was one of the new coins introduced during this period, and it was intended to help stabilize the economy and promote trade. Despite these efforts, the coinage system of the time was ultimately unsuccessful, and the Double Sol Parisis is now a rare and valuable collector's item.
