France Denier Tournois - Henri III, 1579 – 1580
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Denier
Year
1579 – 1580
Ruler
Henry III (Henri III)
(1574–1589)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
1.7
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Denier from France. Issued from 1579 to 1580. Struck in Copper. Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.7 g.
- Obverse
- Laurel bust right, cuirassed (crescent) or 3 points below the bust. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, smooth circle.
- Reverse
- Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle. Two lilies, below a Y.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1580) Y | — | |||
| ND (1579) Y | — |
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