Discover my collection in 3D
Virtual Gallery
HENRICVCV8 . (sic !) III . D : G . FRAN . ET . POL . REX . 1583, croix fleurdelisée
SIT . NOMEN . DNI . BENEDICTVM . 8, ecu de France couronné accosté de II et II, F a la pointe de l'ecu
9.36 gr
Ref : Ciani # 1438
The double strike on obverse legend resulting in HENRICVCVS instead of HENRICVS gives a funny touch to this coin, Henri III being known for very controversial behavior with his "mignons"
82-038
Collection : Ex. Pot' Collection