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Douzain with two H - Henry III 1st type
| Billon (Ag .240) | 2.399 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1575-1593 |
| Value | 1 Douzain (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (Ag .240) |
| Weight | 2.399 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#13341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
Indented cross surrounded by four crowns.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT • NOMEM • DNI • BENEDICTVM 1575
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Comment
Example of 1575 B Rouen Mint :
Obverse: H.ENRICVS. III. D: G. FRAN. ET. POL. REX. - B.
Reverse:+ SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDIC (MM) 1575.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Douzain coin with two H - Henry III (1st type) 1575-1593 from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by Henry III in 1577, which aimed to stabilize the French economy and reduce inflation. The Douzain coin was one of the first coins to be minted in large quantities and widely circulated, making it an important part of everyday transactions for the French people.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1575 B | 216837 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1575 D | 484836 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1576 9 | 79254 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1576 C | 36720 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1576 D | 957066 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1576 G | 297019 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1577 9 | 163863 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1577 A | 2237931 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1577 B | 163863 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1577 D | 650862 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1577 G | 273360 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1577 S | 312732 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1587 C | 190080 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1588 D | 341700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1589 D | 350166 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Douzain with two H - Henry III (1st type) 1575-1593 coin.
