Double Tournois - Henri IV Lyon mint, Type 1A

€57,621.00
IssuerFrance
Year1606-1609
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionCopper
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness1.30 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CGKL#202, KM#16.2
Obverse descriptionType A: Small bust with D in the legend. Right bust, laurelled, bearded, cuirassed and draped, flat collar.  Beginning of legend at 6 o`clock, 13 mm circle. In some cases, a dot under the R.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRI.IIII.R.DE.FRAN.ET.NAVAR+D. (a) HENRI.IIII.R.DE.FRAN.ET.NAVAR+D (b) HENRI.IIII.R.DE.FRAN.ET.NAVAR.D. (c) HENRI.IIII.R.DE.FRAN.ET.NAVAR.D (d) HENRI.IIII.R.D.FRAN.ET.NAVAR.D. (e)
Reverse descriptionStart of legend at 12 o`clock, 13 mm circle. In some cases, a dot under the R of TOVRNOIS. Three lilies set 2 and 1.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DOVBLE+TOVRNOIS+1607+ (1) + DOVBLE+TOVRNOIS+1607 (2) + DOVBLE+TOVRNOIS.1607. (3) + DOVBLE+TOVRNOIS 1607 (4) + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1607. (5) + DOVBLExTOVRNOIS.1606 (6) + DOVBLExTOVRNOISx1606 (7)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1606 D - (fr) d6, d7, e2 - 56 880
1607 D - (fr) a1, a2, a4, b3, c1, c4, c5, d3, e2 - 1 707 120
1608 D - (fr) a2, b3 - 2 858 400
1609 D - (fr) a2, b2 - 1 260 000
Catalog ID2875900030
Comments