France Double Tournois - Henri III, 1577 – 1588

Rennes mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1577 – 1588
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 1577 to 1588. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Bust on right, laurelled, cuirassed, flat collar. In 1588, the bust differs from other vintages. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, 14 mm circle.
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock with a cross. 14 mm circle, three lilies 2 and 1. Cross = Mm Guillaume PAASNAIGET (1578-1587)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1588 9 389.5K Date: 1588
1588 9 — Date: 188
1581 9 237.4K (fr) c1, d1
1580 9 138.4K (fr) a1, b2, f?
1579 9 359K (fr) b1
1578 9 14.4K (fr) e?
1577 9 1.8K (fr) Non retrouvé
ND 9 — (fr) f?

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