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Double Tournois - Francis 16th 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#54030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
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.CONTI. (b)
★ F.DE.BOVRBON.P.DE.CONTI (c)
★ F.DE.BOVRBON.P.DE.CONT. (d)
Reverse variants:
+ DOVBLE★TOVRNOIS (1)
+ DOVBLE★TOVRNOIS★★★ (2)
+ DOVBLE★TOVRNOIS★ (3)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Francis (16th 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 I, who ruled from 1515 to 1547, and was part of a series of currency reforms aimed at stabilizing the French economy. Despite being made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal, the coin was still considered a significant denomination at the time, with a value of 240 deniers, or one-third of a livre tournois. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and rarity.
