Double Tournois - Henri III Bordeaux mint, 2nd type

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1588-1589
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#28
Obverse descriptionBust on the right, laurel with flat collar. Two different types of bust.  Beginning of legend at 6 o`clock, not circled.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRI.III.R.DE.FRAN.ET.PO.(mitre)K (a) HENRI.III.R.DE.FRAN.ET.POL(mitre)K (b) HENRI.III.R.DE.FRA.ET.POL(mitre)K (c) HENRI.III.R.DE.FRA.ET.PO(mitre)K (d) HENRI.III.R.DE.FRA.ET.P(mitre)K (e)
Reverse descriptionBeginning of legend at 12 o`clock, not circled. Three lilies 2 and 1.  Bolster: Mm Jean MALUS (1587-1594) 2 crescents : Mg Domingue de HARIET (1573-1592)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DOVBLE(2 croissants)TOVRNOIS.1588. (1)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1588 K - (fr) Buste 1 : a1, b1 - 91 806
1589 K - (fr) Buste 1 : c1 / Buste 2 : e1 - 334 932
Catalog ID4931048740
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