Double Tournois - Henri III Tours mint, 1st type

€57,299.00
IssuerFrance
Year1580-1586
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#128
Obverse descriptionBust on the right, laurelled, cuirassed, embossed collar emerging from the cuirass. Laces fall straight to the nape of the neck.  Beginning of legend at 6 o`clock, 13 mm circle. Point 6, E under the bust. (star (triangle) can be found between two points. Star = Mm Jacques PRIEUR (1578-1594) Hollow triangle = Mg Etienne HUBERT (19/11/1563-1595)
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRI.III.R.DE.FRAN.ET.POL.★(triangle) (a) HENRI.III.R.DE.FRAN.ET.POL.(triangle)★ (b) HEIRI.R.DE.FRAN.ET.POL.(triangle)★ (c)
Reverse descriptionThe legend begins at 12 o`clock with a cross pattée. 13 mm circle, three lilies 2 and 1.  Year between 2 dots or not.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1580. (1)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1580 E - (fr) a1 - 215 280
1581 E - (fr) a1 - 90 480
1583 E - (fr) b1 -
1584 E - (fr) a1, b1, c1 - 183 300
1585 E - (fr) a1, b1 -
1586 E - (fr) a1, b1 - 54 600
Catalog ID7706219280
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