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Franc - Henry III
| Silver | 13.67 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Navarre (France) (French States) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (1572-1610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1580-1583 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.67 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#56803 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of Navarre-Béarn and Bourbon, intersecting the legend at the top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .GRATIA. DEI. SVM. ID. Q. SVM. 1580.
Translation: Thanks God, I am what I am.
Comment
Although having the title of III of Navarre, Henri continued on the currencies of this province the figure II which is that of Béarn.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Franc - Henry III 1580-1583 from Kingdom of Navarre (France) (French States) made of Silver weighing 13.67g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. Henry III, who ruled from 1574 to 1589, was the last French king of the House of Valois and faced numerous challenges during his reign, including religious wars between Catholics and Protestants, and conflicts with other European powers. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of 16th-century France.