France ½ Henri d'or - Henry II, 1554
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Henri d'or - Henry II
Year
1554
Ruler
Henry II (Henri II)
(1547–1559)
Composition
Gold (.958)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
1.82
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Henri d'or - Henry II from France. Issued in 1554. Struck in Gold (.958). Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.82 g.
- Obverse
- Bust right. (Henry II king of France by the grace of God.)
- Reverse
- Helmeted Gaul, seated left, on a heap of arms and shields, holding a Victory in her right hand, holding out a crown to her. (The best prince.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1554) | — |
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