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Denier Tournois - Henri IV Paris
| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (Henri IV) (1589-1610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1598-1610 |
| 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#57787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, circle of 10 mm.
Two lilies, below an A.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1605. (1)
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1605 (2)
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS 1605 (3)
+ DENIER.TOVR.NOIS 1604 (4)
+ DENIER.TOVR.NOIS.1604 (5)
Interesting fact
The Denier Tournois was a coin that was introduced by King Henri IV in 1598, and it remained in circulation until 1610. It was made of copper and had a weight of 1.7 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of the king on one side and a coat of arms on the other. This was a departure from the traditional designs that had been used on French coins up until that point, and it marked a shift towards more modern coinage designs.
