Double Tournois - Henri III Paris, 2nd type

€318,425.00
IssuerFrance
Year1588-1589 (1588-1593)
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionCopper
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CGKL#86 royales, 1170#
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust on the right, mustachioed and with goatee, cuirassed and draped, flat collar. Beginning of legend at 6 o`clock, 13 mm circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRI.III.R.DE.FRAN.ET.POL.A.
Reverse descriptionThe legend begins at 12 o`clock with a small potentate cross. 13 mm circle. Three lilies set 2 and 1.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS *.
EdgePlain.
MintA
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1588 A - (fr) Dy#1152 - 1 034 923
1589 A - (fr) Dy#1152 - 346 554
ND (1591-1593) A - (fr) Avec couronne. Dy#1170 - 1 347 001
Catalog ID4291934720
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