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1 Franc - Henry III
| Silver (.833) | 14.188 g | 34.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1575-1589 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 14.188 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Leafy cross and fleurdelisée with H in heart.
Vintage at the end of the legend of the obverse or the reverse.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +SIT•NOMEN•DOMINI•BENEDICTVM•1581
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Franc - Henry III 1575-1589 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the country. Henry III, who ruled France from 1574 to 1589, faced numerous challenges during his reign, including religious wars between Catholics and Protestants, and conflicts with neighboring countries. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable currency and was widely used throughout France.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1576 9 | 162771 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1576 A | 461179 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1577 9 | 23354 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1578 9 | 137793 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1578 D | 351624 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1578 P | 409239 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1579 K | 123268 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1581 G | 35717 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1581 L | 77349 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1583 K | 144244 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1585 A | 59840 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1585 M | 252110 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc - Henry III 1575-1589 coin.
