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Double Tournois - Henri III Tours mint; 1st type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1580-1586 |
| 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#57299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
The legend begins at 12 o'clock with a cross pattée. 13 mm circle, three lilies 2 and 1.
Year between 2 dots or not.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1580. (1)
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 struggling with inflation and debasement of the currency. The coin's design, featuring a portrait of King Henri III on one side and a cross on the other, was meant to symbolize the king's authority and the coin's value. Despite these efforts, the coin's production was eventually discontinued due to the high cost of producing it and the lack of acceptance by the public. Today, the Double Tournois - Henri III coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the economic and political history of France.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1580 E | 215280 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1581 E | 90480 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1584 E | 183300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1586 E | 54600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Tours mint; 1st type) 1580-1586 coin.
