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Denier Tournois - Henri III Troyes
| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1585-1588 (1578-1588) |
| 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#57303 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock. No circle, two lilies below an S.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS.DF. (1)
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS.DF.1586. (2)
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS.(fontaine).1587. (3)
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 Troyes. One interesting fact about this particular coin is that it was made of copper, which was a relatively new material for coinage at the time. The use of copper in coinage was introduced during the 16th century as a way to reduce the cost of production, as it was less expensive than the traditional metals used in coinage, such as silver and gold. The Denier Tournois was one of the first coins to be made of copper, and it paved the way for the widespread use of copper in coinage in the centuries that followed.
