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¼ Franc - Henry III

Features

Issuer France
King Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1575-1589
Value ¼ Franc
Currency Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition Silver (.833)
Weight 3.547 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
537581
References Dy royales# 1132A
Jean Duplessy; 1999. Les monnaies françaises royales. Maison Platt, Paris, France (2 volumes).
, Gad R1# 480
Stéphan Sombart; 2022. Monnaies royales françaises de Louis XI à Henri IV / Volume 1: 1461-1610. Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco.

Obverse

Bust right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HENRICVS III D G FRANC ET POL REX
T

Reverse

Floriated cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM 1587
H

Mints

B Rouen, France (?-1858)
C Saint-Lô, France (1275-1693)
E Tours, France
F Angers, France (mid 8th century - 1662)
T Nantes, France (?-1837)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1575 B
1576 B
1576 T
1577 B
1577 F
1578 B
1578 C
1578 E
1578 F
1578 T
1579 E
1579 F
1580 E
1581 E
1584 F
1587 E
1587 F
1587 T
1588 F
1588 T
1589 E
1589 F

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Numista Rarity index: 97 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 7.03 Search tips
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Actual silver weight: 0.095 oz
Current silver price: 74.02 USD/oz (see silver price )

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