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© CGB
Denier Tournois - Henri III Dijon
| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1578-1580 |
| 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#56969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, circled.
Two lilies, below a P.
FG: Mm François GALLIEN (1578-1580)
Trèfle: Mg Grégoire des VARENNES (1561-1582)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DENIER.TOVRNOI8.(trèfle).FG. (1)
+ DENIE.TOVRNOI8.(trèfle).FG (2)
+ DENIER.TOVRNOI8. (3)
+.DENIER.TOVRNOI8.(trèfle).FG. (4)
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 cities across the country, including Dijon. One interesting fact about this particular coin is that it features an image of a shield with the royal arms of France on one side, and the image of a crowned Habsburg eagle on the other side. This design was used to symbolize the alliance between the French monarchy and the Habsburg dynasty, which was a powerful and influential royal family in Europe at the time.
