Double Tournois - Henri III Paris mint, 3rd type

Issuer France
Year 1591-1594
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT)
Currency Livre tournois (987-1795)
Composition Copper
Weight 2.5 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness 0.8 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CGKL#88
Obverse description Coinage hammered under the League. Bust on the right, laurelled, cuirassed with flat collar. Beginning of legend at 6 o`clock, 14 mm circle. Dot under the P of POL = 18th. The A straddles the circle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HENRI.III.R.DE.FRAN.ET.POL A
Reverse description Start of legend at 12 o`clock with a cross pattée. 14 mm circle. Three lilies 2 and 1. Arrowhead or fire flame (depending on the author): Mm Jean DE LA HAYE (1591-1594)
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS(flamme)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1591-1594) A - - 5 519 026
Numisquare ID 9737186890
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