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Denier Tournois - Louis XIII Paris mint; 4th type
1627 year| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1627 |
| 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#52499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle.
Two lilies, below an A.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1627.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Tournois - Louis XIII (Paris mint; 4th type) 1627 from France is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the royal coat of arms on the reverse side, which was added to the coin's design to counterfeit the coin and to distinguish it from other coins in circulation.
