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Double Tournois - Henri III Lyon mint; 1st type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1585-1587 |
| 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#56982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Beginning of the legend at 12 o'clock by a cross potencée. Circle of 13 mm. Three lilies posed 2 and 1. Point under the second O of TOVRNOIS = Point 12th.
AM : Mm André MOREL (1573-1593)
Points in the O obverse and reverse : Mg Pierre GODOFFRE (1574-1594)
Clover : Lyon
On some coins the S of tournois is an 8.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.A.M:(Trèfle): (1)
+ DOVBLE(3 points)TOVRNOIS.A.M:(Trèfle)(3 points) (2)
+ DOVBLE(3 points)TOVRNOIS.A.M:(Trèfle): (3)
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 a portrait of King Henri III on one side and a shield with the French coat of arms on the other, was meant to symbolize the stability and strength 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1585 D | 34788 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1586 D | 34788 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1587 D | 154440 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Lyon mint; 1st type) 1585-1587 coin.
