Double Tournois - Henry 3rd type

Issuer Sedan, Principality of
Year 1598-1600
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Deniers (1⁄120)
Currency Livre
Composition Copper
Weight 2.5 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CGKL#558
Obverse description Laureate head bust, cuirassed, flat collar. Beginning of legend at 7 o`clock, smooth circle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HENRI.DE.LA.TOVR.DVC.D.BVILLO.
(Translation: Henry of La Tour, duke of Bouillon.)
Reverse description Crowned shield, quartered at 1 and 4 of La Tour, at 2 and 3 of Turenne, carrying Auvergne in heart. Beginning of legend at 6 o`clock, smooth circle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering DOVBLE+TOVRNOIS+1598+
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1598 - a1 -
1600 - b2 -
Numisquare ID 5251800150
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