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Douzain de Bearn - Henri IV
| Billon | 2.1 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (Henri IV) (1589-1610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1590-1593 |
| Value | 1 Douzain (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#194783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Écu couronné parti de France coupé de Navarre et de Béarn, accosté de deux H.
Script: Latin
Lettering: * GRATIA. DEI. SVM. Q. D. SVM. 1593. (MM)*
Translation: Grâce à Dieu, je suis ce que je suis
Interesting fact
The Douzain de Bearn - Henri IV 1590-1593 coin was minted during the reign of King Henri IV of France, who was the first French monarch to issue coins with his own image on them. This coin features a portrait of the king on one side and the coat of arms of France on the other. It was made of Billon, a type of alloy that contains a mixture of copper, silver, and other metals, and weighs 2.1 grams. Despite its small size, this coin is a significant piece of French history and a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
