FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Henri III (1574-1589). Double piéfort of the double sol parisis, 2nd type 1578, A, Paris. Av. + HENRICVS. III. D. G. FRANC. ET. P. REX. (date). In the field, H crowned, between three lilies. Rv. SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM. Cross cléchée fleurdelisé; in exergue (workshop). Ciani 1445 - L/P.- (978a or 979a); Billon - 8.9 g - 26 mm - 6 h Double weight. The edge is fluted. With this diameter, we classify this piéfort as a double weight piéfort of the double sol parisis (whereas Lafaurie and Prieur only give quadruple piéforts of the double sol [c.18 g] or of the sol [c.9 g]). Regular wear with a grey patina. VERY GOOD.