Help identifying French Medieval coin

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Mark Metzger, Sep 29, 2017.

  1. Mark Metzger

    Mark Metzger Well-Known Member

    Here's one of Henry's new treasures. I know it's French but can't quite identify it past that. 1431 maybe?
    Thanks!
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  5. FitzNigel

    FitzNigel Medievalist

    Looks to me like the date is 1593 or 1599. Either way, it's Henry IV, and I agree with it being a douzain. Here's one of mine:

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    French Royal
    Henry IV, r. 1589-1610 (1594)
    AR Douzain, 23.71 mm x 1.6 grams
    Obv.: FRAN.ET.NA.REX.B.HENRICVS.IIII.DG. Crowned 3 fleur-de-lis coat of arms, H on either side
    Rev.: + SIT NOMEN DNI BENEDIC 1594. Cross ancree, fleur de lis in 1st and 4th quarters, crown in 2nd and 3rd quarters
    Ref.: Roberts 3232 variety

    Do you have the size of the coin? I think there are similar designs on different denominations (but I don't have my reference book handy at the moment - this is just from memory)
     
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