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Double Tournois - Henri III La Rochelle mint; 4th type; small portrait
1586 year| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1586 |
| 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#56977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Start of legend at 12 o'clock with a cross pattée. 13 mm circle. Three lilies 2 and 1.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLF.TOVRNOIS(pomme de pin)1586(oiseau volant à droite) (1)
+ DOVBLF.TOVNOIS(pomme de pin)1586(oiseau volant à droite) (2)
Interesting fact
The Double Tournois - Henri III coin was used as a means of payment for soldiers during the French Wars of Religion, which lasted from 1562 to 1598. The coin was minted in La Rochelle, a city in western France that was a stronghold of the Huguenots, a Protestant minority who were fighting against the Catholic majority. The coin's design features a small portrait of King Henri III, who was the king of France at the time, and the coat of arms of La Rochelle. Despite its small size, the coin played a significant role in the war effort, as it was used to pay soldiers and purchase supplies. Today, the coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few examples known to exist.
