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Denier Tournois - Henri III La Rochelle; 1st type
| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1579-1581 |
| 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#56979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock by a cross pattée. Not circled. Two lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DENIER.TOVRNOIS(croissant)1579(oiseau volant à droite)
Interesting fact
The Denier Tournois - Henri III (La Rochelle; 1st type) coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced in 1579, just a few years after the Wars of Religion had ended, and it was meant to help stabilize the country's economy. The coin's design features Henri III, the King of France at the time, and it was minted in the city of La Rochelle, which was an important port city and trading hub. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in France during this time period.
