© Monnaies d'Antan
© Monnaies d'Antan
Denier Tournois - Louis II 2nd type
| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Louis II (1560-1582) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1581-1582 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#54249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two lilies, a line cutting through.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DENIE.TOVRNOIS.1581.C:
Unabridged legend: Denier tournois.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Obverse variants:+ L.D.BOVRB.P.D.DOMBES (a)
+ L.D.BOVRB.P.D.DOMBES.M (b)
+ L.D.BOVB.P.D.DOMBES (c)
+ L.D.BOVRB.P.D.DOMBES.M. (d)
Reverse variants:
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1581 (1)
+ DENIE.TOVRNOIS.1581.C. (2)
+ DENIE.TOVRNOIS.1581 (3)
+ DENIE.TOVRNOIS.1581. (4)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Tournois - Louis II (2nd type) 1581-1582 from Principality of Dombes (French States) is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which was added to the coin's design to indicate that it was minted in the city of Tournai. This cross is not found on other coins of the same type, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
