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© Monnaies d'Antan
Denier Tournois - Henri IV Dieppe; Latin text
| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (Henri IV) (1589-1610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1593-1594 |
| 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#57603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, 11 mm circle.
Two lilies, below a B.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1593
Interesting fact
The Denier Tournois was a coin that was introduced by King Henri IV in 1593, and it was the first French coin to feature a portrait of the king. The Latin text on the coin reads "Henricus IIII Dei Gratia Francorum Rex" which means "Henry IV, by the grace of God, King of the French." This coin was significant because it marked a shift away from the use of medieval-style coins and towards more modern, realistic depictions of the king. It was also an attempt to standardize the currency and create a more stable monetary system in France.
