France Denier Tournois - Henri III, 1580 – 1588

Bayonne; right portrait

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Denier
Year 1580 – 1588
Ruler Henry III (Henri III) (1574–1589)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 1.7
Diameter (mm) 17
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Denier from France. Issued from 1580 to 1588. Struck in Copper. Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.7 g.

Obverse
Bust on the right, laureate, cuirassed, flat neck. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, not circled.
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock. Two lilies, below an L. Anchor: Bayonne S or Scallop: Mm Jehan de SOSSIONDO

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1588 L — (fr) a2
1587 L — (fr) a1 / Treizain de mariage en or (1,32gr)
1587 L — (fr) Existence possible
1581 L 93.6K (fr) Non retrouvé
1580 L 195K (fr) a1

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