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Denier Tournois - Henri III Saint-Lô; 2nd type
| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1585-1589 |
| 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#57289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 hours by a cross potencée. Circle of 11mm, two lilies below a C.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DENIER.TOVRNOIS.(tête de lion).1586. (1)
Interesting fact
The Denier Tournois was a coin that was introduced by King Henri III of France in 1585, and it was the first French coin to feature a portrait of the king. The coin was minted in the city of Saint-Lô, which is located in the Normandy region of France. The coin was made of copper and weighed 1.7 grams. It was used widely throughout France and its territories during Henri III's reign, which lasted from 1574 to 1589.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1585 C | 141336 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1586 C | 543192 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1589 C | 581256 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Saint-Lô; 2nd type) 1585-1589 coin.
