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Double Tournois - Henri III Bordeaux mint; 1st type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1579-1585 |
| 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#56935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Start of legend at 12 o'clock, not circled. Three readings set 2 and 1.
2 crescents : Mg Dominique de HARIET (1573-1592)
Rose : Mm Loys FORTON (1575-1581)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1579.(rose). (1)
+:DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1579.(rose). (2)
+ DOVBLE.(2 croissants).TOVRNOIS.1579 (3)
+:DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS(2 croissants)1579 (4)
+(Gros point)DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS(2 croissants)1579(Gros point) (5)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1579(rose) (6)
+:DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1580(rose) (7)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Henri III (Bordeaux mint; 1st type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced in 1579, just a few years after the end of the Wars of Religion, which had devastated the country and led to a period of economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remained in circulation for several decades and became an important part of everyday commerce in France during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1579 K | 583920 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1580 K | 318240 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1581 K | 133920 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Bordeaux mint; 1st type) 1579-1585 coin.
