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Double Tournois - Henri IV Saint-Palais
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (Henri IV) (1589-1610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1593-1595 |
| 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#57799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, not circled.
Three lilies posed 2 and 1.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1594. (1)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1594(croissant) (2)
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 was minted in the city of Saint-Palais, which was an important center for coin production during that time. Despite its small weight of 2.5 grams, the coin was widely accepted and used in trade throughout France, and it remains a popular collector's item today.
