France Double Tournois - Henri III, 1579 – 1580
Toulouse mint; Type 1A
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Deniers
Year
1579 – 1580
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 1579 to 1580. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.
- Obverse
- Start of legend at 6 o'clock, smooth circle.
- Reverse
- The legend begins at 12 o'clock with a potent cross. 13mm circle, three lilies set 2 and 1. C = Mm Pierre CATHELAN (1576-1584) Fleur = Mg Nicolas RAFFIN (1573-1580)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1580) M | 77.8K | (fr) a2 | ||
| ND (1579) M | 316.1K | (fr) a1 | 100% |
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