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© CGB
Denier Tournois - Henri IV Dauphiné
| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (Henri IV) (1589-1610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1607-1608 |
| 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#57818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Quartered shield for France and Dauphine.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS.+.1608 (1)
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS.x.1607 (2)
Interesting fact
The Denier Tournois was a coin that was introduced by King Henri IV in 1607 as a replacement for the Teston, which had been the standard coin of France since the reign of King Francis I. The Denier Tournois was made of copper and had a value of 1/12 of a Livre Tournois, which was the standard unit of account in France at the time. The coin was minted in several different locations, including the city of Tournai, which is where the coin gets its name. The Denier Tournois was a widely used coin during the 17th century and remained in circulation until the French Revolution in 1789.
