Double tournois à la Croisette - 2e type - HENRI II 1551-1552 front Double tournois à la Croisette - 2e type - HENRI II 1551-1552 back
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Double tournois à la Croisette - 2e type - HENRI II

 
Billon 1.04 g 15.5 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Henry II (Henri II) (1547-1559)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1551-1552
Value
2 Deniers (1⁄120&nbspLT)
Currency
Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.04 g
Diameter
15.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#428491
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Solid cross within a quatrefoil; workshop letter below.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ SIT • NOMEN • DNI • BENE • 15[...]

Interesting fact

The Double Tournois à la Croisette was a coin that was minted during the reign of King Henri II of France, and it was used as a means of payment for goods and services. The coin was made of billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper, and it weighed 1.04 grams. Despite its small size, the coin was an important part of the French economy during the 16th century, and it was widely used throughout the country. I hope this information is helpful! If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.