France ½ Franc - Henri III, 1590 – 1591

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Franc - Henri III
Year 1590 – 1591
Ruler Henry III (Henri III) (1574–1589)
Composition Silver (.833)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 5.6
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Franc - Henri III from France. Issued from 1590 to 1591. Struck in Silver (.833). Measures 28 mm and weighs 5.6 g.

Obverse
Laurelled, draped and cuirassed bust on the right with flat collar; below, M
Reverse
Leafy, fleur-de-lys cross, with H in heart.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1591 M — (fr) Atelier de Toulouse 67%
1590 M — 33%

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