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¼ Écu - Henri III

🇫🇷 France · ¼ Écu - Henri III · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight9.71 g
Diameter30 mm
Mintage 2,490,516 Combined across issues: & 3,654; 9 1,528,556; A 10,080; B 56,473; C 102,513; F 30,189; H 40,370; I 7,938; L 109,998; M 187,564; O 2,545; T 403,931; X 2,185; Y 4,520
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition91.70% Silver
DesignerP. Varice
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-9227

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1588 France ¼ Écu - Henri III coins were minted?
2,490,516 were struck (Combined across issues: & 3,654; 9 1,528,556; A 10,080; B 56,473; C 102,513; F 30,189; H 40,370; I 7,938; L 109,998; M 187,564; O 2,545; T 403,931; X 2,185; Y 4,520).
What is a 1588 France ¼ Écu - Henri III made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 9.71 g.
What is the melt value of a 1588 France ¼ Écu - 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 1588 France ¼ Écu - Henri III a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.