Description

FRANCE

Henry III, 1574-1589.

1581 Double Sol, type 2.

Obverse: Crowned H in the middle of three lilies.

Engraver: M.Molinet

Legend: + HENRICVS. III. D: G. FRAN. ET. POL. REX (Henry III, by the grace of God, king of the Franks.)

Reverse: Keyed fleur-de-lys cross.

Reverse legend: SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM. 1581. (Blessed be the name of the Lord.)

Billon, 0.319 silver, 4.14g, 27mm.

Grade: Fine, reverse scratches.