France Denier Tournois - Henri IV, 1590 – 1592

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Denier
Year 1590 – 1592
Ruler Henry II of Béarn (1572–1610)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 1.7
Diameter (mm) 17
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Denier from France. Issued from 1590 to 1592. Struck in Copper. Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.7 g.

Obverse
Bust on right, laurelled, bearded, flat collar. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, 11 mm circle.
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, 11 mm circle. Two lilies, below a tower. Star = Mm Jacques Prieur (01/02/1578-1594)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1592 E 31.2K (fr) Non retrouvé
1591 E — (fr) Existence possible
1590 E 15.6K

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