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½ Franc - Henri III

🇫🇷 France · ½ Franc - Henri III · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight7 g
Diameter28.5 mm
Mintage 6,813,913 Combined across issues: 9 37,805; 9 466,731; A 888,892; B 2,003,346; C 190,026; D 116,817; E 174,225; F 443,394; G 180,884; H 134,136; I 214,831; K 49,059; K 126,684; M 49,645; O 148,039; P 80,109; S 91,942; T 537,165; T 537,165; X 297,051;
Composition83.30% Silver
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-9604

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1587 France ½ Franc - Henri III coins were minted?
6,813,913 were struck (Combined across issues: 9 37,805; 9 466,731; A 888,892; B 2,003,346; C 190,026; D 116,817; E 174,225; F 443,394; G 180,884; H 134,136; I 214,831; K 49,059; K 126,684; M 49,645; O 148,039; P 80,109; S 91,942; T 537,165; T 537,165; X 297,051;).
What is a 1587 France ½ Franc - Henri III made of?
0.833 Silver, weighing 7 g.
What is the melt value of a 1587 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 1587 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.