Double Tournois - Henri III Toulouse mint, Type 1A

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1579-1580
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#124a
Obverse descriptionStart of legend at 6 o`clock, smooth circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRI.III.R.DE.FRAN(fleur)ET.POL M (a)
Reverse descriptionThe legend begins at 12 o`clock with a potent cross. 13mm circle, three lilies set 2 and 1.  C = Mm Pierre CATHELAN (1576-1584) Fleur = Mg Nicolas RAFFIN (1573-1580)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.C(3 points) (1) + DOVBLE.TORNOIS.C(3 points) (2)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1579) M - (fr) a1 - 316 080
ND (1580) M - (fr) a2 - 77 760
Catalog ID8336383180
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