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Douzain aux deux C (premier type) - Charles IX

🇫🇷 France · Douzain aux deux C (premier type) - Charles IX · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight2.39 g
Diameter24 mm
Mintage 1,828,722 Combined across issues: D 196,044; M 45,360; P 794,880; S 792,438; reported issues only — 8 further varieties unpublished
CompositionBillon (28% silver)
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-10399

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1574 France Douzain aux deux C (premier type) - Charles IX coins were minted?
1,828,722 were struck (Combined across issues: D 196,044; M 45,360; P 794,880; S 792,438; reported issues only — 8 further varieties unpublished).
What is a 1574 France Douzain aux deux C (premier type) - Charles IX made of?
Billon (.280 silver), weighing 2.39 g.
What is the melt value of a 1574 France Douzain aux deux C (premier type) - Charles IX?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1574 France Douzain aux deux C (premier type) - Charles IX a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.