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Double Tournois - Henri III Dauphiné mint; Type A; Z on obverse
1585 year| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#57308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, circled. Two lilies, below a dolphin.
Script: Latin
Lettering: (fleur)DOVBLE★TOVRNOIS★1585.★. (1)
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 as part of a new currency system implemented by King Henri III in 1585, which aimed to address the country's financial difficulties by introducing a new standardized coinage system. The Double Tournois was one of the new coin denominations introduced, and it was equivalent to two Tournois, which was the standard unit of account at the time. The coin was made of copper and weighed 2.5 grams, making it a relatively small and lightweight coin. Despite its small size, the Double Tournois - Henri III coin played an important role in the French economy during this time and is now a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1585 Z | 119496 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Dauphiné mint; Type A; Z on obverse) 1585 coin.
