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Double Tournois - Frédéric-Maurice 12th type
1633 year| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Sedan (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frédéric Maurice de La Tour d'Auvergne (1626-1642) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1633 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#54054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
At the top, a large tower, surmounted by a lily, on a fleur-de-lis field. Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1633
Edge
Plain
Comment
Obverse variants:F.MAVRICE.DE.LA.TOVR.P.S.D.S. (a) F.MAVRICE.DE.LATOVR.P.S.D.S. (b)
Reverse variants:
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1633 (1)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1633. (2)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Frédéric-Maurice (12th type) 1633 coin from the Principality of Sedan is that it features an unusual design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Principality of Sedan, which is surrounded by two larger shields with the coat of arms of France. This unique design was used to signify the close relationship between the Principality of Sedan and the Kingdom of France.
