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Double Tournois - Henri IV Bordeaux
1591 year| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (Henri IV) (1589-1610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1591 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#57596 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock.
Three fleur-de-lys 2 and 1
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(Mg)1591
Interesting fact
The Double Tournois coin was minted during the reign of King Henri IV, who was the first French monarch to issue a standardized coinage system across all of France. This coin was part of that system and was used widely throughout the country. Despite being made of copper, which was a relatively common metal at the time, the Double Tournois coin was considered to be a valuable and reliable form of currency. In fact, it was used as a standard unit of account for financial transactions and was widely accepted throughout Europe. Today, the Double Tournois - Henri IV (Bordeaux) 1591 coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1591 K | 162474 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Double Tournois - Henri IV (Bordeaux) 1591 coin.
