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Denier Tournois - Louis XIII Villeneuve mint; 3rd type
1626 year| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1626 |
| 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#52778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle.
Two lilies, below an R.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS 1.626
+ DENIER.TOVRNOIS. N
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Tournois - Louis XIII (Villeneuve mint; 3rd type) 1626 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 during the third type of Louis XIII's reign. This shield was not present on earlier versions of the coin, making it a distinctive feature of this particular issue.
