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Double Tournois - Frederic Henry 4th 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 | 1640-1642 |
| 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#56244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 41% |
Reverse
Three clovers imitating lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 🌸 DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1641
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties of the obverse:- FRED.HENR.D.G.PRI.AV (a)
- FRED.HENR.D.G.PRI.A (b)
- FRED.HENR.D.G.PRIN.AVR (c)
- FRED.HENR.D.G.PRIN.AV (d)
- FRED.HENR.D.PRIN.A. (e)
- FRED.HENR.D.RRI.AVR (f)
- FRED.HENR.D.RRI.AV (g)
- FRED.HENR.D.RRI.A (h)
- FRED.HENR.D.G.PR.A (i)
Varieties of the reverse:
- ★DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1641 (1)
- DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1641 (2)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Frederic Henry (4th type) coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in France. The Principality of Orange, where the coin was minted, was a small state located in the south of France, and it was a time of political and religious upheaval. The coin was minted during the reign of King Louis XIII, who was struggling to maintain control over his kingdom, and the coin's design reflects this turmoil. The obverse of the coin features an image of King Louis XIII, while the reverse features an image of the coat of arms of the Principality of Orange. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item for numismatists today.
