© CGB
© CGB
Denier Tournois - Louis XIII Lyon; 1st type
| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1611-1615 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#52326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Two lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DENIER(croix en points)TOVRNOIS(croix en points)(millésime) (1)
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS.(millésime) (2)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Tournois - Louis XIII (Lyon; 1st type) 1611-1615 from France is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a French king, Louis XIII, on its obverse side. This was a departure from the traditional design of coins at the time, which often featured religious symbols or other motifs. The inclusion of the king's portrait was a sign of the growing power and influence of the French monarchy during this period.
