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Denier Tournois - Henri III Rouen
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1579-1593 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#57285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth or pearled circle of 11 mm. Two lilies, no workshop letter below for the legend (1) and B below for the others.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS.(sphère)1579. (0)
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS(fleur coupée)1582 (1)
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1586. (2)
+.DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1586. (3)
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS(couronne d'épines)1589 (4)
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS(couronne d'épines) (5)
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1585 (6)
Interesting fact
The Denier Tournois was a coin that was widely used during the reign of Henri III of France, and it was one of the first coins to feature a standardized design across all of France. Before this coin was introduced, different regions of France had their own unique coinage, which often made trade and commerce difficult. The Denier Tournois was introduced to standardize the currency and make it easier for people to conduct transactions across different regions. It was a copper coin that weighed 2.5 grams and had a diameter of 27-30 millimeters. It featured an image of Henri III on one side and the coat of arms of France on the other. The coin was minted in Rouen, a city in northern France, and it was used throughout France from 1579 to 1593.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1583 B | 39936 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denier Tournois - Henri III (Rouen) 1579-1593 coin.
