France Double Tournois - Henri IV, 1591 – 1593

Rennes mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1591 – 1593
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 1593. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Bust on right, laurelled, bearded, cuirassed, flat collar. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, 14 mm circle. 9 under the bust and in the legend. Nota : - The obverse and reverse rings vary considerably from one coin to another.
Reverse
Start of legend at 12 o'clock, 14 mm circle. Three lilies 2 and 1.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1593 9 221.5K (fr) a1, b1 50%
1592 9 — 17%
1591 9 137.3K (fr) a1 50%

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