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Vaquette - Henry II ND
| Billon | 0.47 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Béarn (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Henry II of Béarn (1572-1610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1572-1589 |
| Value | 1 Vaquette (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.47 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#357556 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross in an ached quatrefoil.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + G.D SVM.ID.QVOD.SVM.
Translation: Thanks God, I am what I am.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Vaquette - Henry II ND (1572-1589) coin from the Lordship of Béarn is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the House of Albret, which was the ruling family of the time. This shield is placed above the king's name, "HENRICUS II," and is a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
