France Patac of Provence - Henry II, 1549
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Patac
Year
1549
Ruler
Henry II (Henri II)
(1547–1559)
Composition
Billon (.070 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.39
Diameter (mm)
13.8
Thickness (mm)
1.24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Patac from France. Issued in 1549. Struck in Billon (.070 silver). Measures 13.8 mm and weighs 1.39 g.
- Obverse
- Two lilies above a P. (Henri, par la grâce de Dieu, roi des Francs)
- Reverse
- Cross with crosslets in quarters. (Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1549) | 244.8K |
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