France Denier Tournois - Henri III, 1580 – 1589

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Denier
Year 1580 – 1589
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 1580 to 1589. Struck in Copper. Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.7 g.

Obverse
Bust with embossed collar emerging from the cuirass. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, 10 mm circle. Point 6 or not. E under the bust.
Reverse
The legend begins at 12 o'clock with a potent cross. 10 mm circle, two lilies below a tower.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1589 E — (fr) Existence possible
1588 E — (fr) a1, b2
1586 E — (fr) a2
1585 E — (fr) Existence possible
1584 E — (fr) Existence possible
1583 E — (fr) a1
1581 E — (fr) Existence possible
1580 E — (fr) a1

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