© Monnaies de la Dombes
© Monnaies de la Dombes
Douzain - Louis II
| Silver | 2.24 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Louis II (1560-1582) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1574-1577 |
| Value | 1 Douzain = 12 Deniers = 1 Sol = 1⁄20 Livre |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.24 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#168455 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross, in angles two lillies and two crowns with dot above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ☩ DNS . ADIVTOR . ET . REDEM . MEVS . 1577 :
Translation: The lord is my support and my redemptor.
Comment
In 1575 and 1576 the legend varies: LVDOVI. D. MONTISP. D. DOMBAR:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Douzain - Louis II 1574-1577 coin from the Principality of Dombes is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Dombes family, which was added to the obverse (front) side of the coin. This shield was not present on earlier coins issued by Louis II, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
