France Double Tournois - Henri III, 1585
Dauphiné mint; Type A; Z on obverse
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Deniers
Year
1585
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 in 1585. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.
- Obverse
- Bust on the right, laurel, embossed collar emerging from the cuirass. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, circled. Z under the bust in the field. PF = Mm Jacques PIERREFORT (1582-1586)
- Reverse
- Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, circled. Two lilies, below a dolphin.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1585 Z | 119.5K | (fr) a1, b1, c1, d1 |
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