France Denier Tournois - Henri III, 1579 – 1581

La Rochelle; 1st type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Denier
Year 1579 – 1581
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 1581. Struck in Copper. Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.7 g.

Obverse
Bust on the right, laureate, flat collar, cuirassed. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, 10 mm circle.
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock by a cross pattée. Not circled. Two lilies.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1581 H — (fr) Existence possible
1579 H —

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