France Double Tournois - Henri III, 1588 – 1589

Tours mint; 2nd type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1588 – 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 1588 to 1589. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Start of legend at 6 o'clock, 13 mm circle. Points 6th. E under the bust.
Reverse
The legend begins at 12 o'clock with a cross pattée. 13 mm circle, three lilies 2 and 1.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1589 E 393.8K (fr) c1 33%
1588 E — (fr) a1, b1 50%

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