Double Tournois - Henri III Bayonne mint, left portrait

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1580-1588
TypeStandard circulation coin
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#18
Obverse descriptionBust on the left, laurelled, cuirassed, small flat collar.  Beginning of legend at 6 o`clock, not circled.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRI.III.R.DE.FRAN.ET.POL.L. (a) HENRI.III.R.DE.FRAN.E.POL.L. (b)
Reverse descriptionBeginning of legend at 12 o`clock with a cross, not circled. Three lilies 2 and 1.  Anchor: Bayonne Rose: Mm Bertrand de LA LANDE (1573-1582)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1580(ancre)(rose) (1) + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1581(rose)(ancre) (2) + DOVBLE TOVRNOIS 1580(ancre)(rose) (3)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1580 L - (fr) a1, b1 - 363 636
1581 L - (fr) a1, b2 - 221 520
1587 L - (fr) Non retrouvé - 204 516
1588 L - (fr) Non retrouvé - 78 840
Catalog ID4575363930
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