© CGB
© CGB
Denier Tournois - William Henry
1680 year| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Orange (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | William Henry (1650-1673, 1679-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1680 |
| 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#56254 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three lilies, a horn above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DENIER.DORANGE.1680
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties of the obverse:- (rose)GVI L(rose)ANR(rose)D(rose)G PR(rose)AV (a)
- GVIL.(rose)ANR(rose)D(rose)PR(rose)AV (b)
- GVIL.(rose)ANR(rose)D(rose)G(rose)PR(rose)AV (c)
- GVIL.(rose)ANR.D.G.PR.A (d)
- GVIL(diff.)ANR(diff.)D(diff.)G(diff.)PR(diff.)A (e)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Tournois - William Henry 1680 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The Principality of Orange, where the coin was minted, was a small state located in the southeastern part of France, and it was a vassal state of the King of France. In 1680, King Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, was at the height of his power and had recently centralized the French government, creating a more powerful and centralized state. The minting of this coin, which bears the name of William Henry, the Prince of Orange, suggests that the Principality of Orange may have been trying to assert its independence and power during this time of centralization.
