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Denier Tournois - William IX
| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Orange (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | William IX (1647-1650) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1650-1651 |
| 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#56246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Three clovers imitating lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1650
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties of the obverse:- GVILLELM(rose)D.G.PRI.AVR (a)
- GVILLELM(rose)D.G.PRI.AV (b)
- GVILLELM(rose)D.G.PRI (c)
- GVILLEM(rose)D.G.PRI.AVR (d)
- GVILLEL(rose)D.G.PRI.AV (e)
- GVILLEL .D.G.PRI.D. (f)
- GVILLELMH.D.G.PRI.AV (g)
- GVILL(rose) D.G.PRI.AV (h)
Varieties of the reverse:
- (rose)DENIER.(rose)TOVRNOIS.1650. (1)
- (rose)DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1650 (2)
- DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1650 (3)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Tournois - William IX 1650-1651 coin is that it was issued 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 great political and social upheaval. The coin was minted during the reign of William IX, who was the Prince of Orange from 1647 until his death in 1651. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin was still widely used and valued, and it remains a popular collector's item to this day.
