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Double Sol Parisis - Henry III Type
| Billon (.340 silver) | 2.93 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1575-1576 |
| Value | 2 Sols (0.1 LP) |
| Currency | Pound Parisis (987-1667) |
| Composition | Billon (.340 silver) |
| Weight | 2.93 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#335001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Keyed fleur-de-lys cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM 1575
Unabridged legend: Sit nomen Domini benedictum
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Sol Parisis - Henry III (Type 1) coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in France. The coin was introduced in 1575, and its production was discontinued in 1576, due to the financial crisis caused by the Wars of Religion. Despite its short production run, the coin remains a valuable piece for collectors and historians, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of 16th-century France.
