France Double Tournois - Henri III, 1587 – 1592

2 Deniers from France. Issued from 1587 to 1592. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse

Laureate bust of Henry III on the right armored with the small flat collar on the stapled mantle. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, circle of 13mm. Legends (a) to (g): Year in the continuity of the legend. D under the bust but in the legend. Legends (h) to (k): Year under the bust. D in the legend. For 1592 : Existence of variants with 2 upside down and 5 and 9 reversed (Henry III, king of France and Poland.)

Reverse

Start of legend at 12 o'clock with a potent cross. 13 mm circle. Three lilies set 2 and 1. AM: Mm André MOREL (1573-1593) Point in the O: Mg Pierre GODOFFRE (1574-1594) Point 12th A/ and R/ and Trefoil: Lyon Point behind the bust: ?