© Monnaies d'Antan
© Monnaies d'Antan
Denier Tournois - Henri III Bayonne; left portrait
| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1580-1581 |
| 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#56933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, not circled.
Two lilies below an L.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1580(ancre)(rose)
Interesting fact
The Denier Tournois was a coin that was widely used in France during the 16th century, and the Henri III (Bayonne; left portrait) 1580-1581 variety is particularly notable because it features a unique portrait of King Henri III on the obverse (front) side of the coin. The portrait was designed by the French engraver and mint master, Jacques de Bazal, and it shows the king with a distinctive left-facing profile, which was a departure from the traditional right-facing portraits that were commonly used on coins at the time. This unique design feature has made the coin a popular collector's item among numismatists.
