Kingdom of Navarre (France) Franc - Henry III, 1580 – 1583

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Navarre (France) Kingdom of Navarre (France)
Currency Livre
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Franc - Henry III
Year 1580 – 1583
Ruler Henry II of Béarn (1572–1610)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 13.67
Diameter (mm) 35
Demonetized Yes

Description

Franc - Henry III from Kingdom of Navarre (France). Issued from 1580 to 1583. Struck in Silver. Measures 35 mm and weighs 13.67 g.

Obverse
Bust to the right of Henry, laureate, draped and cuirassed with lion's muzzle on the shoulder. (Henry II, by the grace of God, king of Navarre.)
Reverse
Crowned shield of Navarre-Béarn and Bourbon, intersecting the legend at the top. (Thanks God, I am what I am.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1583  —
1582  —
1581  —
1580  —

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