Double Tournois - Henri IV Clermont-en-Auvergne mint, French text

€57,601.00
IssuerFrance
Year1594
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#174
Obverse descriptionBust on right, laurelled, bearded, cuirassed, flat collar. The design can be round with an inner cross, round with a dot or simple round.  Beginning of legend at 6 o`clock, 12 mm circle. 3 cloverleaf-shaped dots between R and D, small lily under the bust.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRI.IIII.R.D.FRAN.ET.D.NAVARE.O (a) HENRI.IIII.R.D.FRAN.ET.D.NAVAR.O (b) HENRI.IIII.R.D.FRAN.ET.D.NAVA.O (c) HENRI.IIII.R.D.FRAN.ET.D.NAV.O (d) HENRI.IIII.R.D.FRANC.ET.D.NAV.O (e) HENRI.IIII.R.D.FRAN.ET.NAVARE.O (f)
Reverse descriptionBeginning of legend at 12 o`clock, 12 mm circle. Three lilies 2 and 1.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DOVBLE TOVRNOIS 1594 (1) + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1594. (2) + DOVBBLE TOVRNOIS 1594 (3) +.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1594. (4) + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1594 (5)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1594 O - (fr) a2, a4, a5, b2, c1, d1, d3, e1, f1 - 96 256
Catalog ID8155718330
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