France Double Tournois - Henri IV, 1606 – 1609
Lyon mint; Type 1A
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Deniers
Year
1606 – 1609
Ruler
Henry II of Béarn
(1572–1610)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
2.5
Diameter (mm)
20
Thickness (mm)
1.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Deniers from France. Issued from 1606 to 1609. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.
- Obverse
- Type 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.
- Reverse
- Start 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.
- Edge
- Smooth
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