France Denier Tournois - Francois I, 1575
2nd type
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Denier
Year
1575
Ruler
Francis I (François Ier)
(1515–1547)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
0.66
Diameter (mm)
15.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Denier from France. Issued in 1575. Struck in Billon. Measures 15.5 mm and weighs 0.66 g.
- Obverse
- One lily and a dolphin in a trilobe (Francis, King of the Franks.)
- Reverse
- Plain cross, in a quatrefoil boulete or fleurdelise (Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1575 R | — |
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