Douzain - Charles X (two C) 1593-1597 front Douzain - Charles X (two C) 1593-1597 back
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Douzain - Charles X two C

 
Billon (Ag. 240) 2.27 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Charles X (claimant) (1589-1590)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1593-1597
Value
1 Douzain (1⁄20&nbspLT)
Currency
Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition
Billon (Ag. 240)
Weight
2.27 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#318401
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Crowned Ecu of France, flanked by two Cs; mint letter at the tip of the shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM·
T

Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Douzain - Charles X (two C) 1593-1597 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the country. The coin was made of Billon, a silver-copper alloy, which was used as a cost-saving measure during a period of high inflation and currency devaluation. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1593 T 60480 - - - - - -
1597 T 56453 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Douzain - Charles X (two C) 1593-1597 coin.