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Double Tournois - Frederic Henry 2nd type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Orange (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau (1625-1647) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1636-1640 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#56242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Three clovers imitating lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1637.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties of the obverse:- FRED.HENR.D.G.PRIN.AVR (a)
- FRED.HENR.D.G.PRIN.AVRA (b)
- FRED.HENR.D.G.PRI.AVR (c)
- FRE.HENR.D.G.PRIN.AVR (d)
- FRED.HENR.G.PRIN.AVR (e)
- FRED.HANR.D.G.PRIN.AVR. (f)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Frederic Henry (2nd type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The Principality of Orange, where the coin was minted, was a small state located in the southeastern part of France, and it was a vassal state of the King of France. However, during the reign of King Louis XIII, the Principality of Orange was annexed by France, and the coinage of the Principality was replaced by the French currency. This means that the Double Tournois - Frederic Henry (2nd type) coin is a rare and valuable piece of history, as it was minted during a brief period of time before the Principality of Orange was absorbed into France.
