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Double Tournois - Henry II
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry II (1592-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1594-1596 |
| 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#54318 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Three lilies, a line cutting through.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1594
Edge
Plain
Comment
Obverse variants:+ H.D.BOVRB.P.D.DOMBES.M (a)
+ H.D.BOVRB.P.D.DOMBES.M. (b)
Reverse variants:
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1594 (1)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS:1594 (2)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois coin from the Principality of Dombes is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued by Henry II, who was the Duke of Dombes and also the King of France from 1547 to 1559. During his reign, Henry II implemented a number of economic reforms, including the creation of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the French economy and increase trade. The Double Tournois coin was part of this new currency system and was widely used throughout France during this time period.
