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1640 countermark on a 1576-S [Troyes Mint] Henri III Douzain aux Deux H, 1st type, Ciani 1450, Duple

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:300.00 CAD Estimated At:750.00 - 850.00 CAD
1640 countermark on a 1576-S [Troyes Mint] Henri III Douzain aux Deux H, 1st type, Ciani 1450, Duple

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Host Coin of Henri III (ruled 1574-1589), Vlack 1i Type - 1640 countermark on a 1576-S [Troyes Mint] Henri III Douzain aux Deux H, 1st type, Ciani 1450, Duplessy 1140, Sombart 4398, but an UNLISTED variety, with the date missing the second digit completely and on the coin as “176” – the 5 was never engraved into the die, and there is no space for it! Very Fine, a well-struck host coin, the legends mostly bold, the design details sharp on either side, with the countermark at the center obverse. While this type is the most common of the Henri III host coins, it is likely quite rare with this amazing dating error – the “176” putting it a good 1400 years before Henri III ruled (and one wonders if this was noted by anyone when the coin was in circulation). Likely unique as a host coin for a 1640 countermark.