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Double Tournois - Henri III Bourges
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1587-1588 (1587-1593) |
| 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#56953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, with an indented cross. 13 mm circle. Three lilies, 2 and 1.
Crescent: Mm Pierre AUGIER (1577-1578)
:O: Mm Pierre OLLIVIER (1578) then Alexandre BEDEAU (1579-1581)
3 points : Unknown officer
O: Jacques AUGIER ?
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLE:O:TOVRNOIS(sans millésime) (1)
+ DOVBLE:O:TOVRONOIS(sans millésime) (2)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS(sans millésime) (3)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1587(différent) (4)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIES.1588 (5)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1588 (6)
Interesting fact
The Double Tournois coin was minted during the reign of King Henri III of France, who was known for his lavish spending and patronage of the arts. As a result, the coin features a detailed portrait of the king on one side and an image of the coat of arms of France on the other. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and wealth of the French monarchy, and it was widely used throughout France and its territories during the late 16th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND Y | 359999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1588 Y | 208338 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1591-1593) Y | 208338 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Bourges) 1587-1588 (1587-1593) coin.
