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Denier Tournois - Louis XIII Aix; 1st type
| Copper | 1.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1612-1613 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#52140 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DENIER.TORNOIS.1613 x
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Tournois - Louis XIII (Aix; 1st type) 1612-1613 from France is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a French king, Louis XIII, who was only 11 years old when the coin was minted. This coin was a significant departure from previous French coins, which had typically featured an image of the king on horseback or with other symbols of power. The portrait of Louis XIII on this coin was designed to showcase the young king's youth and innocence, and it marked a shift towards more realistic and humanizing depictions of royalty on coins.
