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Double Tournois - Henri III Bayonne mint; right portrait
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1580-1590 |
| 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#56932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock with a cross, not circled. Three lilies 2 and 1.
Mm: Shell: Mm Jehan de SOSSIONDO (1587-1591)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS 1581(ancre)(rose) (1)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS 1581(rose)(ancre) (2)
+ DOVBL.TOVRNOIS 1581 (ancre)(rose) (3)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS (Mm)1588 (4)
+ DOVBLE TOVRNOIS 1588(ancre)(Mm) (5)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS 1587(Mm)(ancre) (6)
Interesting fact
The Double Tournois - Henri III coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced by King Henri III in 1580 as part of a broader effort to reform the French currency and stabilize the economy. The coin was made of copper and had a unique design, featuring a right-facing portrait of the king on one side and a shield with the French coat of arms on the other. Despite its introduction during a time of turmoil, the Double Tournois - Henri III coin remained in circulation for over a century and is now a highly sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1580 L | 363636 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1581 L | 221520 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1587 L | 204516 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1588 L | 78840 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1590 L | 333060 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Bayonne mint; right portrait) 1580-1590 coin.
