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Double Tournois - Henri III Rouen
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1533-1593 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#57284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Start of legend at 12 o'clock with a cross. Smooth or beaded circle 13 to 14 mm. Three lilies set 2 and 1.
Sphere = Mm Charles GUEROULT (1576-1583) sometimes resembles a cut flower.
Crown of thorns and 2 nails = Mm Claude LE ROUX (1570-1576 and 1584-1589)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS(sphère)1579. (1)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS(fleur coupée)1582. (2)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS 1585 (3)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS(couronne d'épines) (4)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS(couronne d'épines)1588 (5)
Interesting fact
The Double Tournois coin was minted during the reign of King Henri III of France, who was known for his lavish spending and patronage of the arts. As a result, the coin features a detailed portrait of the king on one side and the coat of arms of France on the other. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and wealth of the French monarchy, and it was widely used throughout France and its territories during the 16th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1579 B | 990000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1582 B | 635760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1583 B | 40560 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1585 B | 393900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1586 B | 631800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1588 B | 133920 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1589 B | 380880 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1593 B | 380880 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Rouen) 1533-1593 coin.
