Denier tournois - Henri VI ND (1423) front Denier tournois - Henri VI ND (1423) back
Denier tournois - Henri VI ND (1423) photo
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Denier tournois - Henri VI ND

1423 year
Billon (.119 silver) 0.96 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Henry VI (Henri VI) (1422-1453)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1423
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240&nbspLT)
Currency
Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition
Billon (.119 silver)
Weight
0.96 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#90592
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ⚜️ TVRONVS FRANCIE

Translation: Tournois of France.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier tournois - Henri VI ND (1423) coin from France is that it was minted during the reign of King Henry VI, who was only 12 years old at the time. Despite his young age, Henry VI was able to issue a number of coins during his reign, including this particular denomination, which was widely used in trade and commerce during the 15th century.