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Double Tournois - Henri III Paris mint; 3rd type ND
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1591-1594 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#57060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Start of legend at 12 o'clock with a cross pattée. 14 mm circle. Three lilies 2 and 1.
Arrowhead or fire flame (depending on the author): Mm Jean DE LA HAYE (1591-1594)
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS(flamme)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Henri III (Paris mint; 3rd type) ND (1591-1594) coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of King Henri III, who ruled from 1574 to 1589, and its design reflects the political and religious tensions of the time. The coin features an image of the king on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the struggle between Catholicism and Protestantism in France during the Wars of Religion. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout France, and it remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1591-1594) A | 5519026 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; 3rd type) ND (1591-1594) coin.
