Double Tournois - Henri III Nantes mint, 2nd type

€56,993.00
IssuerFrance
Year1584-1588
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#74
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust on the right, flat collar, cuirassed, beardless.  Beginning of legend at 6 o`clock, circle of 13 mm. T under the bust.  Several existing varieties: - T straddling the circle - Circled or not on the obverse
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering.HENRI.III.R.DE.FRAN.ET.POL. (a) .HENRI.III.DE.FRAN.E.T.POL. (b)
Reverse descriptionBeginning of the legend at 12 o`clock by a scalloped cross. Circle of 13 mm. Three lilies posed 2 and 1.  Rose : Mm Florimond FLEURIOT (1574-1589) Point 17th on the reverse : Mg Côme MENARD ?
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS(rose)1586 (1) + DOVBL.TOVRNOIS(rose)1586 (2)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1584 T - (fr) a1, b1 - 164 970
1585 T - (fr) a1 - 139 680
1586 T - (fr) a1, a2 - 197 280
1588 T - (fr) a1 - 648 000
Catalog ID6727401850
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