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½ Franc - Henri III
🇫🇷 France · ½ Franc - Henri III · 1204–1793
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Mintage | 681,806 Combined across issues: & 345; 9 137,793; S 543,668; reported issues only — 17 further varieties unpublished |
| Composition | 83.30% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-FRA-9595 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1578 France ½ Franc - Henri III coins were minted?
681,806 were struck (Combined across issues: & 345; 9 137,793; S 543,668; reported issues only — 17 further varieties unpublished).
What is a 1578 France ½ Franc - Henri III made of?
0.833 Silver, weighing 7 g.
What is the melt value of a 1578 France ½ Franc - Henri III?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1578 France ½ Franc - Henri III a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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