France ¼ franc du Béarn - Henri IV, 1595 – 1596

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ¼ franc du Béarn - Henri IV
Year 1595 – 1596
Ruler Henry II of Béarn (1572–1610)
Composition Silver (.833)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 3.457
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

¼ franc du Béarn - Henri IV from France. Issued from 1595 to 1596. Struck in Silver (.833). Measures 26 mm and weighs 3.46 g.

Obverse
Laureate bust of Henri IV, draped and cuirassed on the right with small flat collar; below, a cow on the left.
Reverse
Flowered cross with an H in the center; the year of issue accosting the lower arm of the cross on the reverse.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1596 🐄 — (fr) existence possible
1595 🐄 —

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