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Double Tournois - Henri IV Paris mint; 2nd type; French text
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (Henri IV) (1589-1610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1598-1610 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#57769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Three lilies placed 2 and 1.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1599. (1)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1599 (2)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS 1599. (3)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS 1599 (4)
+ DOBLE.TOVRNOIS.1599. (5)
+ DOVBLE.TOVR.NOIS.1599 (6)
+ DOVBlE.TOVRNOIS.1599 (7)
+ DOVBE.TOVRNOIS 1599 (8)
+ DOVBLE.TOVNOIS.1599. (9)
+ DOVBLE.TOVrNOIS.1599. (10)
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1599. (11)
+ DOVBLE.TORNOIS.1599. (12)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS 1.599. (13)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.I599. (14)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Obverse with more detailed bust: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 Paris mint, which was one of the most important mints in France at the time. Despite being made of copper, the Double Tournois coin was considered a high-denomination coin and was widely used in trade and commerce.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1598 A | 864720 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1599 A | 297360 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1600 A | 253440 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1603 A | 1404000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1604 A | 1117440 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1605 A | 1048320 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1606 A | 2135160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1607 A | 1472760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1608 A | 1889480 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1609 A | 878760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1610 A | 812160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Paris mint; 2nd type; French text) 1598-1610 coin.
