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Double Tournois - Henri IV La Rochelle mint; Latin text
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (Henri IV) (1589-1610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1592-1594 |
| 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#57605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, 14 mm circle.
Three lilies 2 and 1.
Crescent = Mm Guillaume CHAILLAUD (15/09/1590-1597)
in punctuation = Mg Yves PERREAU (1593-1594)
Trefoil = Mg Pierre SEGUIN
Script: Latin
Lettering: (trèfle)DOVBLE+TOVRNOIS(croissant)1592 (1)
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 Latin text on the coin, "Henricus IIII Dei Gratia Francorum Rex," translates to "Henry IV, by the grace of God, King of the French." This coin was minted at the La Rochelle mint, which was one of the major mints in France at the time. Despite its small size, the Double Tournois coin played an important role in the French economy during the late 16th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1592 H | 400686 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1594 H | 423813 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (La Rochelle mint; Latin text) 1592-1594 coin.
