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Denier Tournois - Gaston d'Orléans 9th type
| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gaston (1626-1652) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1649-1650 |
| 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#56232 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Two lilies and an A placed 2 and 1 under a label with three pendants (Orléans). Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1650 (1)
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1650 (2)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Tournois - Gaston d'Orléans (9th type) coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in France, known as the Fronde, which was a series of civil wars that lasted from 1648 to 1653. Despite the political instability, the coinage of the Principality of Dombes, where this coin was minted, remained relatively consistent, with the design and weight of the coins remaining largely unchanged during this period. This speaks to the resilience and stability of the Principality's monetary system during a time of great upheaval in the larger French state.
