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Double Tournois - Henri III Dauphiné mint; Z on reverse
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1578-1581 |
| 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#57306 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
(pink).DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS (sun).L.G. (1) (pink).DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS (sun).LG (1bis) (pink).DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS (sun).LG. (1ter) (pink) DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS 1578: (2) (pink).DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1578 (sun). (3) (pink).DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.157 (sun). (3bis)
Script: Latin
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 broader effort to reform the French currency and stabilize the economy, which had been struggling with inflation and debasement of the currency. The coin's design, featuring Henri III on the obverse and the coat of arms of France on the reverse, was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the French monarchy. Despite these efforts, the coin's production was ultimately discontinued due to the continued economic challenges facing France at the time. Today, the Double Tournois - Henri III coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the economic and political history of France.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1578 Z | 217800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1579 Z | 162720 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1581 Z | 219102 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Z on reverse) 1578-1581 coin.
