France Double Tournois - Henri IV, 1594
Clermont-en-Auvergne mint; French text
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Deniers
Year
1594
Ruler
Henry II of Béarn
(1572–1610)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
2.5
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Deniers from France. Issued in 1594. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.
- Obverse
- Bust on right, laurelled, bearded, cuirassed, flat collar. The design can be round with an inner cross, round with a dot or simple round. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, 12 mm circle. 3 cloverleaf-shaped dots between R and D, small lily under the bust.
- Reverse
- Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, 12 mm circle. Three lilies 2 and 1.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1594 O | 96.3K | (fr) a2, a4, a5, b2, c1, d1, d3, e1, f1 |
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