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© Monnaies d'Antan
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 | 1584-1590 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#56971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Start of legend at 12 o'clock with a cross. Circled or not circled. Two lilies below a P.
Key: Mm Bénigne-Pierre JOFFRILET (1581-1586)
Trefoil: Mg Jacques des VARENNES (1582-1585) then jean des VARENNES (1589-1608)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1584. (1)
+.DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1584. (2)
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 French royal coat of arms on one side, and the other side bears the inscription "Henricus III Dei Gratia Francorum Rex" which means "Henry III, by the grace of God, King of the Franks." This coin was made of copper and weighed 1.7 grams, making it a relatively small and lightweight coin. Despite its size, it was an important part of the French currency system during that time period.
