France Double Tournois - Henri IV, 1591 – 1592

Châlons-sur-Marne mint; 2nd type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1591 – 1592
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 from 1591 to 1592. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Bust on the right, laureate, long beard, cuirassed, flat neck. Beginning of the legend at 6 o'clock, circle of 13 mm.
Reverse
Three lilies placed 2 and 1. Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, circle of 13 mm.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1592 CH 151.2K (fr) b1, c2 35%
1591 CH 186.1K (fr) a1, a2, c2 65%

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