Double Tournois - Francis (17th type) 1629 front Double Tournois - Francis (17th type) 1629 back
Double Tournois - Francis (17th type) 1629 photo
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Double Tournois - Francis 17th type

1629 year
Copper 2.5 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Château-Regnault (French States)
Prince
Francis (1558-1614)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1629
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
References
Numista
N#54033
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Three lilies with a break.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + DOVBLE TOVRNOIS 1629

Unabridged legend: Double Tournois

Edge

Plain

Comment

Obverse variants:
F.DE.BOVR.BON.P.DE.CON.TI. (a)
F.DE.BOVR.BON.P.DE.CONTI. (b)
F.DE.BOVRBON.P.DE.CONTI. (c)
F.DE.BOVRBON P D(reversed).E.CONTI. (d)
F.DE.BOVR.BON.P.DCONTI. (e)
F.DE.BOVR.BON.P.DECONTI. (f)
F.DE.BOVRBON.P.DE.CONT. (g)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Francis (17th type) coin from the Principality of Château-Regnault is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Principality on the reverse side, which sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination and era.