Double Tournois - Henri III Saint-Lô mint, 2nd type

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1585-1589
TypeStandard circulation coin
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#118
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust right, cuirassed and draped, flat collar.  Beginning of legend at 6 o`clock, pearled or smooth 13 mm circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRI.III.R.DE.FRAN.ET.POL.C (a)
Reverse descriptionStart of legend at 12 o`clock with a cross. 13 mm beaded or smooth circle. Three lilies set 2 and 1.  Lion`s head = Mm Philippe VARICE (1584-1593)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(tête de lion).1585. (1) + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS (tête de lion)1585 (2)
Edge
Mint
MintageND C - (fr) Existence possible -
1585 C - (fr) a1, a2 - 202 098
1586 C - (fr) a1, a2 - 540 696
1588 C - (fr) a1, a2 - 319 680
1589 C - (fr) a1, a2 - 511 992
Catalog ID4229354410
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