France Denier Tournois - Henri III, 1577 – 1588

Rennes

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Denier
Year 1577 – 1588
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 1577 to 1588. Struck in Copper. Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.7 g.

Obverse
Laureate bust, right, cuirassed, flat collar, 9 below the bust. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, 10 mm circle.
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock with a cross, 10 mm circle. Two lilies, below a 9.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1588 9 —
1581 9 — (fr) Existence possible
1580 9 — (fr) Existence possible
1579 9 — (fr) Existence possible
1578 9 — (fr) Existence possible
1577 9 — (fr) Existence possible
ND 9 — (fr) Existence possible

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