France Double Tournois - Henri III, 1588 – 1589

Bordeaux mint; 2nd type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1588 – 1589
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 1588 to 1589. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Bust on the right, laurel with flat collar. Two different types of bust. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, not circled.
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, not circled. Three lilies 2 and 1. Bolster: Mm Jean MALUS (1587-1594) 2 crescents : Mg Domingue de HARIET (1573-1592)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1589 K 334.9K (fr) Buste 1 : c1 / Buste 2 : e1
1588 K 91.8K (fr) Buste 1 : a1, b1

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