Henry IV (1589-1610) Double Tournois of Navarre 1594, Saint-Palais Very Rare

  
Double tournois of Navarre 1594, Saint-Palais. (Henry IV, by the grace of God, King of the French and of Navarre). Bust of Henry IV to the right, laurelled and armored, with a small flat collar. Below the bust: the coat of arms of Navarre. Three lilies arranged 2 and 1. References: Duplessy 1280 - Sombart 4196. The double tournois of Navarre was only minted for three years, from 1593 to 1595. Stéphan Sombart, in FRANCIAE IV, notes having seen a total of 11 specimens, including 4 for the year 1594. The CGB website presents one for the year 1594, in a TTB condition quite similar to the present specimen. Copper 18.5 to 20 mm - 3.50 g. Irregular flan, oblong in shape, with a somewhat grainy appearance. Although the flan is short in some places, the legends remain entirely legible, both on the obverse and reverse, which is rare for the double tournois of Navarre that are rather crudely made. The central motifs are quite clear, with even wear on the high points of the reliefs. I am selling part of my collection: be sure to check my other items! Sent by registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt.