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Double Sol Parisis - Henry III Type
| Billon (.319 silver) | 4.706 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1578-1590 |
| Value | 2 Sols (0.1 LP) |
| Currency | Pound Parisis (987-1667) |
| Composition | Billon (.319 silver) |
| Weight | 4.706 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
Keyed fleur-de-lys cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P .SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM. 1584.
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Comment
Legend abbreviations may vary.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Sol Parisis - Henry III (Type 2) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced in 1578, just a few years after the Wars of Religion had ended, and it was used as a means of stabilizing the French economy. The coin's design features the profile of King Henry III on one side and the coat of arms of Paris on the other, symbolizing the unity of the French people and the power of the monarchy. Despite its small size and relatively low silver content, the Double Sol Parisis was widely accepted and used throughout France, and it remains a popular collector's item to this day.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1578 D | 92803 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1578 I | 72182 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1578 O | 451100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1578 P | 1447560 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1578 S | 745551 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1579 M | 156240 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1579 P | 24480 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1580 D | 146015 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1581 D | 83157 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1583 N | 406484 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1584 & | 209144 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1584 H | 113950 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1584 P | 122512 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1585 B | 88764 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1586 & | 80444 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Double Sol Parisis - Henry III (Type 2) 1578-1590 coin.
