France Double Tournois - Henri III, 1586
La Rochelle mint; 4th type; small portrait
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Deniers
Year
1586
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 in 1586. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.
- Obverse
- Small three-quarter-right bust, laurelled, flat-necked, cuirassed, bearded and mustachioed. Poinàon of the Denier-Tournois bust. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, 13mm circle.
- Reverse
- Start of legend at 12 o'clock with a cross pattée. 13 mm circle. Three lilies 2 and 1.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1586 H | — | (fr) a1, a2 |
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