Double Tournois - Henri III Paris mint, 3rd type

€57,060.00
IssuerFrance
Year1591-1594
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionCopper
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness0.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CGKL#88
Obverse descriptionCoinage hammered under the League. Bust on the right, laurelled, cuirassed with flat collar.  Beginning of legend at 6 o`clock, 14 mm circle. Dot under the P of POL = 18th.  The A straddles the circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRI.III.R.DE.FRAN.ET.POL A
Reverse descriptionStart of legend at 12 o`clock with a cross pattée. 14 mm circle. Three lilies 2 and 1.  Arrowhead or fire flame (depending on the author): Mm Jean DE LA HAYE (1591-1594)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS(flamme)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1591-1594) A - - 5 519 026
Catalog ID9737186890
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