What had France in 16th century? Pretty much the same what another European countries had: wars with neighbors, religious conflicts (Catholics vs Protestants), etc. Good things also happened in that century - it was time of 'The Renaissance'. Coins bellow are from France in 16th century.
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2 Sol Kingdom of France (843-1791) Silver 3 coins/ 3 prices
1571, Royal France, Charles IX. Silver Double Sol Parisis. Early Dated Coin!
Min ...
1/4 Ecu France Silver Henry III of Franc ... 2 coins/ 1 prices
1/4 Ecu,France,Silver,1587,
1589, Royal France, Henry III. Nice Copper Double Tournois Coin. F-VF
Condi ...
France. ½ Ecu d'or, 1566-B (Rouen). Fr-379; Ciani-1349. 1.6 grams. Charles IX, 1560-1574. Crow ...
1 Ecu Kingdom of France (843-1791) Gold ... 12 coins/ 9 prices
1568,FRANCE. Ecu d'Or, 1568-A. Charles IX (1560-74). NGC AU-58.Fr-378. Crowned arms; Reverse: F ...
FRANCE, Francis I, (1515-1547), ecu d'or du dauphine, 6th type, issued 1528-1538, Romans mint, ...
France. Teston, 1561-M (Toulouse). Ciani-1353 var. Henry II (1547-1559) struck under Charles I ...
France. Teston, 1560-D (Lyon). Roberts-3513; Ciani-1268 var. Henry II, 1547-1559. Bust right. ...
FRANCE, Henry III, (1574-1589), silver franc, 1576, 9 mintmark = Rennes mint, (Duplessy 1130, C ...
1498, Royal France, Louis XII. Scarce Gold "Ecu" (with Sun!) Coin. VF+
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1586,FRANCE. Franc, 1586-M. Toulouse Mint. Henri III (1574-89). NGC MS-62.Dupl-1130a; Ciani-143 ...
FRANCE, Francis I, (1515-1547), ecu d'or au soleil, issue of 23 January 1515, (head of St.Ambro ...