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Denier Tournois - Henri III Dauphiné; Z on reverse
| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1578-1581 |
| 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#57314 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, not circled. A lily and a dolphin, or a dolphin and a lily, below a Z.
soleil = Mg Monet SIMONNET (1576-1589)
LG = Mm Loys GALIEN (or GALIAIN) (1578-1580)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
(rose).DENIR.TOVRNOIS(soleil)LG. (1)
(rose)DENIER.TOVRNOIS 1581(soleil) (2)
Interesting fact
The Denier Tournois was a coin that was widely used in France during the 16th century, and the Henri III (Dauphiné; Z on reverse) variety was specifically minted in the Dauphiné region. What's interesting about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, with a "Z" mintmark, which was used to indicate that the coin was minted in the city of Grenoble. This "Z" mintmark was only used on coins minted in Grenoble during the reign of Henri III, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
