France Double Tournois - Henri III, 1580 – 1588

Bayonne mint; left portrait

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1580 – 1588
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 from 1580 to 1588. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Bust on the left, laurelled, cuirassed, small flat collar. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, not circled.
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock with a cross, not circled. Three lilies 2 and 1. Anchor: Bayonne Rose: Mm Bertrand de LA LANDE (1573-1582)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1588 L 78.8K (fr) Non retrouvé
1587 L 204.5K (fr) Non retrouvé
1581 L 221.5K (fr) a1, b2
1580 L 363.6K (fr) a1, b1

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