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© ANRD
Denier Tournois - Henri III Dauphiné; Type B
1586 year| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1586 |
| 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#57316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, circled.
A lily and a dolphin, below a rose.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
(soleil) DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1586 (1)
(soleil) DENIR.TOVR.NOIS.1586 (2)
Interesting fact
The Denier Tournois was a coin that was widely used during the reign of Henri III of France, and it was the first coin to feature the king's portrait. The coin was minted in various versions, including the Type B version that was minted in Dauphiné, and it was made of copper. Despite its small weight of 1.7 grams, the coin played an important role in the economy of France during that time.
