Double Tournois - Henri III Angers mint, 2nd type

€56,923.00
IssuerFrance
Year1581
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#12
Obverse descriptionBust on right, three-quarter-length, laurelled, bearded, cuirassed, with flat collar.  Note: Bust identical to the Nantes bust used from 1579 to 1584. Angers: Rose on a crescent, Mm Pierre FLEURIOT (1577-1584) Nantes: Rose, Mm Florimond FLEURIOT (1574-1592)  Beginning of legend at 6 o`clock. 13mm circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRI.III.R.DE.FRAN.ET.POL.F.(dans la légende)
Reverse descriptionBeginning of the legend at 12 o`clock with an indented cross. 12 mm circle. Three lilies 2 and 1.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1581
Edge
Mint
Mintage1581 F - -
Catalog ID9807743230
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