France Double Tournois - Henri III, 1581
Angers mint; 2nd type
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Deniers
Year
1581
Ruler
Henry III (Henri III)
(1574–1589)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
2.5
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Deniers from France. Issued in 1581. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.
- Obverse
- Bust on right, three-quarter-length, laurelled, bearded, cuirassed, with flat collar. Note: Bust identical to the Nantes bust used from 1579 to 1584. Angers: Rose on a crescent, Mm Pierre FLEURIOT (1577-1584) Nantes: Rose, Mm Florimond FLEURIOT (1574-1592) Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock. 13mm circle.
- Reverse
- Beginning of the legend at 12 o'clock with an indented cross. 12 mm circle. Three lilies 2 and 1.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1581 F | — |
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