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Double Tournois - Henri IV Clermont-en-Auvergne mint; French text
1594 year| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (Henri IV) (1589-1610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1594 |
| 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#57601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, 12 mm circle.
Three lilies 2 and 1.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLE TOVRNOIS 1594 (1)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1594. (2)
+ DOVBBLE TOVRNOIS 1594 (3)
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1594. (4)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1594 (5)
Interesting fact
The Double Tournois 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 Clermont-en-Auvergne mint, which was one of the major mints in France at the time. Despite its small weight of 2.5 grams, the coin played an important role in the French economy during the late 16th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1594 O | 96256 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Clermont-en-Auvergne mint; French text) 1594 coin.
