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Denier Tournois - Henri III Dauphiné; Type C
| 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#57317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, not circled.
A lily and a dolphin, below a rose.
Script: Latin
Lettering: (soleil) DENIER.TOVRN.1588 (1)
Interesting fact
The Denier Tournois was a coin that was widely used during the reign of King Henri III of France, and it was minted in various versions, including the Type C version that was minted in Dauphiné. What's interesting about this coin is that it was made of copper, which was a relatively new material for coins at the time. The use of copper in coinage was introduced during the reign of Henri II, and it was a significant departure from the traditional use of precious metals like gold and silver. The use of copper in coins like the Denier Tournois helped to increase the supply of coinage in circulation and made transactions easier for ordinary people.
