Double Tournois - Henri IV (Châlons-sur-Marne mint; 1st type) 1590 front Double Tournois - Henri IV (Châlons-sur-Marne mint; 1st type) 1590 back
Double Tournois - Henri IV (Châlons-sur-Marne mint; 1st type) 1590 photo
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Double Tournois - Henri IV Châlons-sur-Marne mint; 1st type

1590 year
Copper 2.5 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Henry IV (Henri IV) (1589-1610)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1590
Value
2 Deniers (1⁄120&nbspLT)
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
References
Numista
N#57597
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, circle of 13 mm.
Three lilies posed 2 and 1.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1590

Interesting fact

The Double Tournois - Henri IV coin was minted during the reign of King Henri IV of France, who was known for his efforts to stabilize the French economy and reform the coinage system. The coin's design features the king's effigy on one side and the coat of arms of France on the other. It was minted at the Châlons-sur-Marne mint, which was one of the major mints of France at the time. Despite its small weight of 2.5 grams, the coin was an important part of the French currency system during the late 16th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1590 CH 26149 - - - - - -

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