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1640 countermark on a 1593 circle with cross [Clermont Mint] Henri IV Douzain aux Deux H Couronnes,

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1640 countermark on a 1593 circle with cross [Clermont Mint] Henri IV Douzain aux Deux H Couronnes,

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Host Coin of Henri IV (ruled 1590-1610), Vlack 1k Type - 1640 countermark on a 1593 circle with cross [Clermont Mint] Henri IV Douzain aux Deux H Couronnes, 3rd type, Ciani 1562, Duplessy 1254, Sombart 4436. Very Fine, nearly Choice. Well struck save for a few letters at the top obverse and opposite area on the reverse, everything else sharp, including the date and curious mintmark formed of a circle superimposed on a cross. Strong design detail, the countermark applied to the reverse. Lovely light silver color, a few trivial edge splits as made, but few marks from circulation, and a piece with nice eye appeal. This type struck from 1591-6, and only at three mints; this is the most common issue of the type, but difficult to find this nice.