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Double Tournois - Francis 13th type ND
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Château-Regnault (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Francis (1558-1614) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1605-1614 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Livre (1545-1629) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#54017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Three lilies posed 2 and 1, break on the right. Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOVBLE★TOVRNOIS
Edge
Plain
Comment
Obverse variants:★.F.DE.BOVRBON.P.DE.CONTI. (a)
★.F.DE.BOVRBON.P.DE.CONT. (b)
★ F.DE.BOVRBON.P.DE.CONTI. (c)
★ F.DE.BOVRBON(star)P.DE.CONTI (d)
★ F.DE.BOVRBON.P.DE.CONTI (e)
★ F.DE.BOVRBON.P.DE.CONT (f)
★.F.DE.BOVRBON.P.D.CONTI. (g)
★ F.DE.BOVRBON.P.D.CONTI. (h)
★ F.DE.BOVRBON.P.D.CONTI (i)
.F.D.BOVRBON.P.D.CONTI. (j)
+F.DE.BOVRBON.P.DE.CONT★ (k)
★F.DE.BOVRBON.P.DE.CONTI★ (l)
Reverse variants:
+ DOVBLE★TOVRNOIS (1)
+ DOVBLE★TOVRNOIS★ (2)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Francis (13th type) ND (1605-1614) coin from Principality of Château-Regnault (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of King Francis II, who ruled from 1559 to 1560, and it was a time of religious tensions and conflicts between Catholics and Protestants. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with intricate details and designs that showcase the skill of the mint masters and engravers of the time.
