France Double Tournois - Henri IV, 1590
Châlons-sur-Marne mint; 1st type
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Deniers
Year
1590
Ruler
Henry II of Béarn
(1572–1610)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
2.5
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Deniers from France. Issued in 1590. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.
- Obverse
- Bust on the right, laurelled, cuirassed, flat collar (bust in the style of Henri III). Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, 13 mm circle.
- Reverse
- Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, circle of 13 mm. Three lilies posed 2 and 1.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1590 CH | 26.1K | (fr) a1, b1 |
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