France Double Tournois - Charles X, 1590 – 1595

Dijon mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1590 – 1595
Ruler Charles X (claimant) (1589–1590)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 2.5
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Deniers from France. Issued from 1590 to 1595. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust on the left, wearing an Ermine coat. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, circle of 13 to 14 mm. P under the bust but in the legend. M = Mm Guillaume de MALLEROYS (1588-1596)
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, circle of 13 to 14 mm. Three lilies posed 2 and 1.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1595 P — 12%
1594 P — (fr) a1, a2, a3 35%
1593 P — (fr) a1 12%
1592 P — 8%
1590 P 216.7K (fr) a1 46%

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