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¼ Écu - Henri III

🇫🇷 France · ¼ Écu - Henri III · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight9.71 g
Diameter30 mm
Mintage 1,977,126 Combined across issues: 9 344,736; A 25,843; A 738,511; B 103,824; C 24,971; CH 7,556; F 12,244; H 122,822; L 105,361; T 477,603; X 10,392; Y 3,263; reported issues only — 1 further variety unpublished
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition91.70% Silver
DesignerP. Varice
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-9228

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1589 France ¼ Écu - Henri III coins were minted?
1,977,126 were struck (Combined across issues: 9 344,736; A 25,843; A 738,511; B 103,824; C 24,971; CH 7,556; F 12,244; H 122,822; L 105,361; T 477,603; X 10,392; Y 3,263; reported issues only — 1 further variety unpublished).
What is a 1589 France ¼ Écu - Henri III made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 9.71 g.
What is the melt value of a 1589 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 1589 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.