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Double Tournois - Henri III Troyes
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1585-1588 (1578-1588) |
| 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#57302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
The legend begins at 6 or 12 o'clock with a cross pattée. Not circled, three lilies set 2 and 1.
Legends 1 to 5 = Start at 12 o'clock
Legend 6 = Starts at 6 o'clock
DF in monogram = Mm Denis LE FAULCHEUR (1577-1586)
A fountain = Mm Baptiste de FONTAINE (1586-1588)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.DF.1586 (1)
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.DF.1578. (2)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.DF. (3)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS(fontaine)1587 (4)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1588. (5)
.S.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.DF (6)
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 an image of the French coat of arms on the other. Despite its relatively small size and weight, the coin was an important part of the French currency system at the time and was widely used in trade and commerce.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1578) S | 37674 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1579) S | 197758 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1580) S | 59592 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1585 S | 319566 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1586 S | 111696 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1587 S | 303732 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Troyes) 1585-1588 (1578-1588) coin.
