Double Tournois - Henri III La Rochelle mint, 4th type, small portrait

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1586
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#56
Obverse descriptionSmall three-quarter-right bust, laurelled, flat-necked, cuirassed, bearded and mustachioed. Poinàon of the Denier-Tournois bust.  Beginning of legend at 6 o`clock, 13mm circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHFNRI.III.R.D.FRAN.FT.POL.H. (a)
Reverse descriptionStart of legend at 12 o`clock with a cross pattée. 13 mm circle. Three lilies 2 and 1.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DOVBLF.TOVRNOIS(pomme de pin)1586(oiseau volant à droite) (1) + DOVBLF.TOVNOIS(pomme de pin)1586(oiseau volant à droite) (2)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1586 H - (fr) a1, a2 -
Catalog ID7934535470
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