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Denier Tournois - Henri III Amiens
| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1588-1589 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#56917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Start of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle at 11 mm.
Legend 1: Two lilies, below a dot.
Legend 2: Two lilies, below an X.
Legend 3: Two lilies, nothing below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
(tête de lion)DENIER.TOVRNOIS (1)
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS(patte d'aigle)1588 (2)
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS(tête de lion) (3)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Denier Tournois was a coin that was widely used in France during the 16th century, and the Henri III (Amiens) 1588-1589 variety is particularly notable because it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side of the coin, which was added to symbolize the king's devotion to Christianity. This cross is not found on other Denier Tournois coins from the same period, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
