France Double Tournois - Henri III, 1587 – 1589

La Rochelle mint; 3rd type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1587 – 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 1587 to 1589. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Start of legend at 6 o'clock, 12 to 14 mm circle.
Reverse
Start of legend at 12 o'clock with a cross pattée. 12 to 14 mm circle. Wheat sheaf: Mm Gabriel DELAMET (1587-1590)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1589 H — 44%
1588 H — 33%
1587 H — 22%

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