France Double Tournois - Henri III, 1585 – 1589

Dauphiné mint; 2nd type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1585 – 1589
Ruler Henry III (Henri III) (1574–1589)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 3.1
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Deniers from France. Issued from 1585 to 1589. Struck in Copper. Measures 22 mm and weighs 3.1 g.

Obverse
Laureate bust of Henry III right, cuirassed, with small flat collar; letter of workshop under the bust.
Reverse
Two lilies separated by a point, a dolphin below.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1589 Z — 50%
1585 Z — (fr) Grenoble 70%

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