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Denier Tournois - Gaston d'Orléans 11th type
1650 year| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gaston (1626-1652) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1650 |
| 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#56234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Two lilies placed under a label (Orléans). Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1650
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Tournois - Gaston d'Orléans (11th type) 1650 from Principality of Dombes (French States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Principality of Dombes, which was a small territory in eastern France that was ruled by the House of Orléans. This coin was minted during the reign of Gaston d'Orléans, who was the Count of Dombes and the younger brother of King Louis XIII of France. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity and power of the Principality of Dombes and its ruling family.
