Denier Tournois - Gaston d'Orléans (10th type) 1650-1651 front Denier Tournois - Gaston d'Orléans (10th type) 1650-1651 back
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Denier Tournois - Gaston d'Orléans 10th type

 
Copper 1.7 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Dombes (French States)
Prince
Gaston (1626-1652)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1650-1651
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Livre
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.7 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
0.7 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#56233
Rarity index
48%

Reverse

Two lilies and an A under a three-point label. Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1650 (1)

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier Tournois - Gaston d'Orléans (10th type) coin from the Principality of Dombes is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the House of Orléans, which was the ruling dynasty of the principality at the time. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by the inscription "Gaston d'Orléans" and the date "1650-1651". This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the same denomination and time period, making it a distinctive and interesting piece for collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1650  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denier Tournois - Gaston d'Orléans (10th type) 1650-1651 coin.