France Double Tournois - Henri III, 1585 – 1589

Saint-Lô mint; 2nd type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1585 – 1589
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 1585 to 1589. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Laureate bust right, cuirassed and draped, flat collar. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, pearled or smooth 13 mm circle.
Reverse
Start of legend at 12 o'clock with a cross. 13 mm beaded or smooth circle. Three lilies set 2 and 1. Lion's head = Mm Philippe VARICE (1584-1593)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1589 C 512K (fr) a1, a2 27%
1588 C 319.7K (fr) a1, a2 24%
1586 C 540.7K (fr) a1, a2 24%
1585 C 202.1K (fr) a1, a2 21%
ND C — (fr) Existence possible 9%

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