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Double Tournois - Henri III Toulouse mint; Type 1B
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1586-1588 |
| 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#57293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
The legend begins at 12 o'clock with a potent cross. 13 mm circle, three lilies 2 and 1.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1588 (1)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1588. (2)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Henri III (Toulouse mint; Type 1B) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued by King Henri III in 1586, just a few years before the French Revolution, which began in 1789 and had a profound impact on the country's monetary system. The coin's design features the king's effigy on one side and the coat of arms of France on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the French monarchy at the time. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of 16th-century France.
