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Double Tournois - Francis II
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | François (1582-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1584-1590 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#54311 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Three lilies, a line cutting through.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1585
Unabridged legend: Double tournois.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Obverse variations:+ F.D.BOVRB.P.D.DOMBES.M (a)
+ F.D.BOVRB.P.D.DOMBES.M. (b)
Backhand variations :
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1585 (1)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1585 (2)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1585: (3)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois coin from the Principality of Dombes is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The coin was issued by Francis II, who was the Duke of Anjou and the King of France from 1559 to 1589. During his reign, France was plagued by religious wars between Catholics and Protestants, and the country was also facing economic difficulties. Despite these challenges, the Double Tournois coin remained a popular form of currency and was widely used throughout France.
