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Double Tournois - Henri III Nantes mint; 1st type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1578-1584 |
| 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#56992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Beginning of the legend at 12 o'clock with an indented cross. 13 mm circle. Three lilies set 2 and 1. Dot under the 17th letter.
Rose: Mm Florimond FLEURIOT (1574-1592)
17th point on reverse: Mg Côme MENARD ?
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS(rose)1579 (1)
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS(rose)1579 (2)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Henri III (Nantes mint; 1st type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced in 1578, just a few years after the Wars of Religion had ended, and it was used to help finance the military campaigns of King Henri III. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained in circulation for over 20 years, indicating its importance in the French economy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1578 T | 57240 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1579 T | 164160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1580 T | 64891 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1581 T | 32298 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1584 T | 164970 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Nantes mint; 1st type) 1578-1584 coin.
