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Double Tournois - Henri III Angers
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1579-1586 |
| 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#56918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, circle from 11 to 14 mm.
Three lilies posed 2 and 1.
Point 7 : Angers
Acorn : Mm Alexandre BEDEAU (1583-1588)
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1586. (1)
Interesting fact
The Double Tournois coin was minted during the reign of King Henri III, who was known for his lavish spending and patronage of the arts. As a result, the coin features a detailed and intricate design, including an image of the king himself on one side and the coat of arms of France on the other. Despite its relatively small size and weight, the coin was an important part of the French currency system at the time and was widely used in trade and commerce.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1581 F | 367920 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1586 F | 289680 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Angers) 1579-1586 coin.
