France Sol Parisis - Henri III, 1578 – 1585

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre Parisis (987 – 1203)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Sol
Year 1578 – 1585
Ruler Henry III (Henri III) (1574–1589)
Composition Billon (.319 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 2.353
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Sol from France. Issued from 1578 to 1585. Struck in Billon (.319 silver). Measures 23 mm and weighs 2.35 g.

Obverse
Crowned H surrounded by three lilies, legends around the edge.
Reverse
Keyed fleur-de-lys cross, date and workshop letter in the legend around the edge.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1585 M — 13%
1584 A — 4%
1584 M —
1583 A — 13%
1583 B —
1583 M —
1583 P — 4%
1582 A — 4%
1579 D — 4%
1578 M — 38%
1578 P — 13%
1578 S — 8%

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