© CGB
© CGB
Double Tournois - Henry 4th type
1603 year| 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 |
| Year | 1603 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#54045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield, quartered at 1 and 4 of La Tour, at 2 and 3 of Turenne, bearing Auvergne in the heart, year above the crowned shield. Beginning of legend at 2 o'clock, smooth circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .DOVBLE★TOVRNOIS.1603
Edge
Plain
Comment
Obverse variants: HENRI.DE.LA.TOVR.DVC.D.BVILLON. (a) HENRI.DE.LA.TOVR.DVC.D.BVILO. (b) HENRI.DE.LA.TOVR.D: D: BVILO: (c)Reverse variants:
★DOVBLE★TOVRNOIS★1603 (1) .DOVBLE.+.TOVRNOIS.1603 (2) .DOVBLE★TOVRNOIS.1603 (3) .DOVBLE.★.TOVRNOIS.1603 (4)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Henry (4th type) 1603 coin from the Principality of Sedan (French States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Principality of Sedan, which is a rare feature on coins from this time period.
