2 Gold Ducats - Henry II and Margaret of Valois
Features
| Issuer |
Lordship of Béarn
(French States)  |
|---|---|
| Lord |
Henry II of Béarn (1572-1610)
|
| Lady |
Margaret of Valois (1572-1599)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 1577 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.96 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 361428 |
| References | PA# LXXV/9 var. Faustin Poey d'Avant. Monnaies féodales de France (15 volumes). Jean Duplessy. Les monnaies françaises féodales. Maison Platt, Paris, France (2 volumes). Coin & Currency Institute (publisher). Gold Coins of the World. Coin & Currency Institute (7 volumes). |
Obverse
Busts face to face, crown above, cow below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + HENRICVS • II • MARGA • REX • REG • NAVARRE • B
Unabridged legend: Henricus II (Et) Margarita Rex (Et) Regina Navarrae Benarnenses
Translation: Henry II abd Margaret, king and queen of Navarre and Bearn.
Reverse
Crowned coat of Arms of Navarre-Bearn.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
N • GRATIA • DEI • SVM • ID • QD • SVM • 1577
H M
Unabridged legend: Gratia Dei Sum Id Quod Sum
Translation: By the grace of god, I am what I am.
Comments
Hybrid between Duplessy 1309 and 1310.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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