Double Tournois - Henri III Paris mint; 1st type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1577-1587 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#57057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Start of legend at 12 o'clock with a potent cross. 13 mm circle. Three lilies set 2 and 1.
The vintage can be between two dots or without dots. This coin is very common, but according to the study of the busts, it cannot be attributed to the League period. It probably corresponds to the coins minted in 1577, which have never been found despite a high mintage figure.
In 1587, the cross on the reverse is smaller, as on coins of the following types.
Some coins without a vintage are missing the L in POL.
Variety CGKL#84.A: Dot under the A and star located in the grenetis at 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock, 9 o'clock and 12 o'clock or dot under the A alone without stars.
Variety CGKL#84.B: Potential cross under the A and star in the grenetis at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock. These coins are quite rare.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1584
Edge
Plain
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 suffering from inflation and debasement of the currency. The coin's design featured a portrait of King Henri III on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the king's authority and the coin's value. Despite its small size and relatively low value, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1577 A | 1760400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1578 A | 243360 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1579 A | 1658880 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1580 A | 1658880 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1582 A | 1152000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1583 A | 1152000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1584 A | 1152000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1585 A | 1152000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1587 A | 720360 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Paris mint; 1st type) 1577-1587 coin.
