France Denier Tournois - Henri III, 1585 – 1589

Saint-Lô; 2nd type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Denier
Year 1585 – 1589
Ruler Henry III (Henri III) (1574–1589)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 1.7
Diameter (mm) 17
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Denier from France. Issued from 1585 to 1589. Struck in Copper. Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.7 g.

Obverse
Bust on the right, laureate, cuirassed, flat neck. Beginning of legend at 6 or 12 o'clock, 11mm circle. Legend (a) = Legend starting at 6 o'clock. Legend (b) = Legend starting at 12 o'clock.
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 hours by a cross potencée. Circle of 11mm, two lilies below a C.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1589 C 581.3K (fr) a1, b1
1588 C — (fr) a1
1586 C 543.2K (fr) a1
1585 C 141.3K (fr) Non retrouvé

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