France Double Tournois - Henri III, 1584 – 1590

Dijon mint; 3rd type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1584 – 1590
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 1584 to 1590. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
3 different types of bust. Right bust, flat collar, cuirassed and draped. The legend begins at 12 o'clock with a cross pattée. 14 mm circle. 16th point under the E.
Reverse
Start of legend at 12 o'clock with a cross pattée. 14 mm circle. Three lilies 2 and 1. Key: Mm Bénigne-Pierre JOFFRILLET (1581-1586) M: Mm Guillaume de MALLEROYS (1586-1589) Cross: Mg Jacques des VARENNES (1582-1589) 3 points : Officer indeterminate

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1590 P 216.7K (fr) La ligue, au nom de Charles X avec buste d'Henri III
1588 P 437.8K (fr) Buste 3 / d2, g2
1587 P 145.4K (fr) Bustes 2 et 3 / c2, d2, f2, h4
1586 P — (fr) Bustes 2 et 3 / c2
1584 P 144K (fr) Bustes 1, 2 et 3 / a1, a3, b1, b3, e3

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