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Double Tournois - Henri IV Lyon mint; Type 1B
1607 year| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (Henri IV) (1589-1610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1607 |
| 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#57622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, 13 mm circle.
Three lilies 2 and 1.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLExTOVRNOIS 1607 (1)
+ DOVBLExTOVRNOIS.1607 (2)
+ DOVBLExTOVRNOISx1607 (3)
+ DOVBLE+TOVRNOIS+1607+ (4)
+ DOVBLE+TOVRNOIS 1607 (5)
+ DOVBLE+TOVRNOIS.1607 (6)
Interesting fact
The Double Tournois was a coin that was introduced by King Henri IV in 1606, and it was the first French coin to feature a portrait of the king. The coin was minted in several different cities, including Lyon, and it was made of copper. The Lyon mint version of the coin, like the one , features a distinctive "L" mintmark on the reverse side, which stands for "Lyon." This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1607 D | 1707120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Lyon mint; Type 1B) 1607 coin.
