Douzain - Henry II 1594-1606 front Douzain - Henry II 1594-1606 back
Douzain - Henry II 1594-1606 photo
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Douzain - Henry II

 
Silver 2.12 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Dombes (French States)
Prince
Henry II (1592-1608)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1594-1606
Value
1 Douzain = 12 Deniers = 1 Sol = 1⁄20 Livre
Currency
Livre
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.12 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#219836
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Cross with fork-ends, crowns in angles.

Script: Latin

Lettering: +DNS.ADIVT.ET.REDEM.MEVS.1606

Translation: The lord is my support and redemptor.

Comment

Imitation of the 1st type Douzain of king Henry IV (see link below).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Douzain - Henry II 1594-1606 coin from the Principality of Dombes is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Principality on the reverse side, which was not commonly seen on coins of that time.