Double Tournois - Henri III Dauphiné mint, Type A, Z on obverse

€57,308.00
IssuerFrance
Year1585
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#140a
Obverse descriptionBust on the right, laurel, embossed collar emerging from the cuirass.  Beginning of legend at 6 o`clock, circled. Z under the bust in the field.  PF = Mm Jacques PIERREFORT (1582-1586)
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRI.III.★.R.DE.FRAN.ET.POL.PF(liés) (a) HENRI.III.★.R.DE.FRAN.ET.POL.PF(détachés)(étoile) (b) HENRI.III★R.DE.FRAN.ET.POL.PF(détachés) (c) HENRI.III★R.DE.FRAN.ET.POL.PF.(détachés) (d)
Reverse descriptionBeginning of legend at 12 o`clock, circled. Two lilies, below a dolphin.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering(fleur)DOVBLE★TOVRNOIS★1585.★. (1)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1585 Z - (fr) a1, b1, c1, d1 - 119 496
Catalog ID7229122350
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