Henry II douzain with crescents 1551 Montélimar Very very RARE R4

  
Piece from a set of 69 carefully selected douzains. To discover all the other pieces in the collection before they are dispersed, type “douzain” in our shop or search. Please refer to the HD photos to appreciate the detailed condition.

And in addition, the 2 on the obverse is upside down. Beautiful wide flan with the engraver’s mark clearly visible after the date of André de Montagut.
Obverse description: Crowned shield of France flanked by two crowned crescents.
Obverse translation: (Henry II, by the grace of God, King of the Franks).

Reverse:
Reverse legend: + SIT.

Reverse description: Fleur-de-lis cross, formed of eight interlaced crescents, quartered in 1 and 4 with a crown, and in 2 and 3 with an H.
Reverse translation: (Blessed be the name of the Lord).

Beautiful wide flan with the engraver’s mark clearly visible after the date of André de Montagut
2.57g-27.06mm.