Double Tournois - Henri III La Rochelle mint, 2nd type

€56,973.00
IssuerFrance
Year1586
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionCopper
Weight1.7 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CGKL#52
Obverse descriptionStart of legend at 6 o`clock, 12 to 14 mm circle.  Bust size varies, and sometimes the letter E is replaced by an F.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRI.III.R.D.FRAN.ET.POL.H. (a)
Reverse descriptionStart of legend at 12 o`clock with a cross pattée. 12 to 14 mm circle.  Pine cone: Mm Pierre BEDEAU (1584-1586)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS(pomme de pin)1586(oiseau volant à droite) (1) + DOVBLE.TOVRRNOIS(pomme de pin)1586(oiseau volant à droite) (2)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1586 H - (fr) a1, a2 - 325 806
Catalog ID9087275440
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