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© CGB
Denier Tournois - Louis XIII Nantes; 1st type
| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1610-1614 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#52453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Two lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DENIER.TOVNOIS.(rose).(millésime) (1)
+ DENIER.TOURNOIS.(millésime) (2)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Tournois - Louis XIII (Nantes; 1st type) 1610-1614 from France is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a French king, Louis XIII, who was only 9 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 a shield. The portrait of Louis XIII on this coin was designed by the French engraver, Nicolas Briot, and it set the standard for future French coinage.
