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Denier Tournois - Frédéric-Maurice de la tour d'Auvergne Wig; Roses
1677 year| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Orange (French States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Frederic Maurice II de la Tour d'Auvergne (1673-1678) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1677 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#56253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three large lilies, a little tower fleurdelisée above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 🌸DENIER🌸TOVRNOIS🌸1677
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties of the obverse:- FRE.MAV.D.L.TO.PRI.AV (a)
- FRE.MAV.D.L.TO.PR.AV (b)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - the portrait of Frédéric-Maurice de la tour d'Auvergne is depicted wearing a wig and surrounded by roses, which was a symbol of nobility and power during that time period.
