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Denier Tournois - William Henry Type 4 Juvenile bust
| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Orange (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | William Henry (1650-1673, 1679-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1650-1654 |
| 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#56248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Three lilies placed 2 and 1.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 🌸 DENIER.TOVRNOIS 1652 🌸
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties of the obverse:- GVILLEL.HEN.R.D.PRIN.AV (a)
- GVILLEL.HR.D.G.PRI.AV (b)
- GVILL.HENR.D.G.PRI.AV (c)
- GVILHA.HA.(rose).D.G.PRIN.DO (d)
- GVILHA.HA (rose) D.G.PRIN.DO (d bis)
- GVILLELM HR.D.G.PRIN.D. (e)
- GVILLEL.HENR.D.G.PRI.AU (f)
- GVILHA.HENR.D.G.PRI.DO (g)
- GVILMA.HENR.D.G.PRI.DO (h)
- GVILH.HENR.D.G.PRI.DO (i)
- GVILL.HENR.D.G.PRI.DO (j)
- GVILL.HENR.D.G.PRI.D. (k)
- GVILL.HENR.D.G.PRIN DO (l)
- GVILLH.HENR.D.G.PRIN DO (m)
- GVILHELM.HEN.D.G.P.D (n)
- GVILHELM HEN D G.P.AV (o)
- GVIL.HENR.D.G.PRIN.DOR(rose) (p)
Varieties of the reverse:
- DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1652 (1)
- (rose)DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1652 (2)
- (rose)DENIER.TOVRNOIS(rose)1652 (3)
- (rose)DENIER.TOVRNOIS(rose)1652(rose) (4)
- (rose)DENIER.TOVRNOIS 1652(rose) (5)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Tournois - William Henry Type 4 (Juvenile bust) 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 south of France, and it was a time of political and religious upheaval. Despite this, the coin still features a detailed and intricate design, showcasing the skill of the mint's engravers and the attention to detail that was given to even small, everyday coins during this time period.
