© CGB
© CGB
Denier Tournois - Henri III Rennes
| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1577-1588 |
| 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#57279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock with a cross, 10 mm circle. Two lilies, below a 9.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DENIE.TOVRNOIS.1588
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 Rennes. 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 name of the city where it was minted, "Rennes," on the other side. This coin was made of copper and weighed 1.7 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the Denier Tournois was an important coin in the French economy during the 16th century, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
