© CGB
© CGB
Douzain - Mary
| Billon | 1.93 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Princess | Mary (Marie) (1608-1627) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1613-1620 |
| Value | 1 Douzain = 12 Deniers (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.93 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#169123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with forked ends, crowns in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DNS . ADIVT . ET . REDEM . MEVS . 1613
Translation: The lord is my support and redemptor.
Interesting fact
The Douzain coin from the Principality of Dombes (French States) made of Billon and weighing 1.93g is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Mary, who was the first female ruler of the principality, and her coinage was a significant departure from the traditional masculine imagery that had been featured on previous coins. The coin's design, which includes a portrait of Mary and an image of a bird, is a symbol of her reign and a reflection of the cultural and political shifts that were taking place during that time.
