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Double Tournois - Henry 3rd type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Sedan (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry of the Tour d'Auvergne (1591-1623) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1598-1600 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#54043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield, quartered at 1 and 4 of La Tour, at 2 and 3 of Turenne, carrying Auvergne in heart. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, smooth circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOVBLE+TOVRNOIS+1598+
Edge
Plain
Comment
Obverse variants: HENRI.DE.LA.TOVR.DVC.DE.BVILLO. (a) HENRI.DE.LA.TOVR.DVC.D.BVILLO. (b)Reverse variants:
DOVBLE★TOVRNOIS★1598★ (1) DOVBLE+TOVRNOIS+1598+ (2)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Henry (3rd type) coin from the Principality of Sedan is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The Principality of Sedan was a small state located in the northeastern part of France, and it was a vassal state of the Holy Roman Empire. In the late 16th century, France was torn apart by religious wars between Catholics and Protestants, and the Principality of Sedan was no exception. Despite this, the coinage of Sedan continued to be minted, and the Double Tournois - Henry (3rd type) coin is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people of Sedan during this difficult period.
