Double Tournois - Henri III Angers mint

€56,918.00
IssuerFrance
Year1579-1586
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionCopper
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CGKL#10
Obverse descriptionBust on the right, laurelled, cuirassed, flat collar, with laces falling straight down to the nape of the neck.  There are many varieties for this type, notably in the obverse and reverse circles and the position of the F.  Beginning of the legend at 6 o`clock, smooth circle of 13 to 14 mm.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRI.III.R.DE.FRAN.ET.POL.F. (a) HENRI.III.R.DE.FRAN.ET.POL.F.(gland) (b) HENRI.III.R.DE.FRAN.ET.PO.F. (c) HENRI.III.R.D.FRAN.ET.POL.F. (d) HENRI.III.R.D.FRAN.ET.POL.F.(gland) (e) HENRI.III.R.D.FRAN.ET.PO.F. (f)
Reverse descriptionBeginning of legend at 12 o`clock, circle from 11 to 14 mm. Three lilies posed 2 and 1.  Point 7 : Angers Acorn : Mm Alexandre BEDEAU (1583-1588)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1586. (1)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1579 F - -
1580 F - (fr) a1 -
1581 F - (fr) a1 - 367 920
1586 F - (fr) a1, b1, c1, d1, e1, f1 - 289 680
Catalog ID6491419250
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