Double Tournois - Henri III Nantes mint, 1st type

€56,992.00
IssuerFrance
Year1578-1584
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#72
Obverse descriptionBust on right, laurelled, cuirassed, flat collar, bearded.  Note: This bust appeared on Angers coins in 1581.  Beginning of legend at 6 o`clock, not circled. Dot under 5th letter.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRI.III.R.DE.FRAN.ET.POL.T. (a)
Reverse descriptionBeginning of the legend at 12 o`clock with an indented cross. 13 mm circle. Three lilies set 2 and 1. Dot under the 17th letter.  Rose: Mm Florimond FLEURIOT (1574-1592) 17th point on reverse: Mg Côme MENARD ?
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS(rose)1579 (1) +.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS(rose)1579 (2)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1578 T - (fr) a1 - 57 240
1579 T - (fr) a1, a2 - 164 160
1580 T - (fr) a1 - 64 891
1581 T - (fr) a1 - 32 298
1584 T - (fr) a1 - 164 970
Catalog ID7262280160
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