Obverse © CGB
Obverse © CGB
Douzain au dauphiné deuxieme type henri
1589 year| Billon (Ag .240) | 1.92 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1589 |
| Value | 1 Douzain (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (Ag .240) |
| Weight | 1.92 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#74590 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Notched cross confined to 1 and 4 by a crown, to 2 and 3 by a dolphin.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT NOMEN•DNI•BENEDICT 1589
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Example of Dousain du douphine Counterstamped by the Edict of 1640
The counterstamp was added pursuant to the edict of 1640 validating the coin for circulation in Nouvelle France. This coin was impressed on the reverse with a punch displaying a fleur-de-lys with an oval beaded border.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Douzain au dauphiné deuxieme type henri 3 1589 coin from France is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Dauphiné region, which was a province in southeastern France. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, beneath the number "2" in the date "1589." This design element was added to the coin to signify the coin's origin and connection to the Dauphiné region.
