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© CGB
Double Tournois - Henri III Amiens
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1578-1589 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#56916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle of 13 mm. Three lilies placed two and one.
Head of lion : Mm Philippe VARICE (1578-1580)
Eagle's paw : Mm Jehan BOISTEL (1581-1593)
2 points on both sides of the bust : Mg Pierre 1er DARLY (1578-29/9/1597)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(tête de lion). (1)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS (tête de lion) (2)
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1578.(tête de lion). (3)
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(patte d'aigle)1587. (4)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(patte d'aigle)1589 (5)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Double Tournois coin was minted during the reign of King Henri III of France, who ruled from 1574 to 1589. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of France on the other. The coin was made of copper and weighed 2.5 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the Double Tournois coin was an important part of the French currency system and was widely used throughout the country.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1578 X | 245160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1579 X | 92160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1587 X | 281034 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1588 X | 82524 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1589 X | 373884 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Double Tournois - Henri III (Amiens) 1578-1589 coin.
