France Double Tournois - Henri III, 1588 – 1589
Paris mint; 2nd type
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Deniers
Year
1588 – 1589
Ruler
Henry III (Henri III)
(1574–1589)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.5
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Deniers from France. Issued from 1588 to 1589. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate bust on the right, mustachioed and with goatee, cuirassed and draped, flat collar. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, 13 mm circle.
- Reverse
- The legend begins at 12 o'clock with a small potentate cross. 13 mm circle. Three lilies set 2 and 1.
- Edge
- Plain.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1591-1593) A | 1.3M | € 7,60 | (fr) Avec couronne. Dy#1170 | 65% | |
| 1589 A | 346.6K | — | (fr) Dy#1152 | 9% | |
| 1588 A | 1M | — | (fr) Dy#1152 | 28% |
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