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Double Tournois - Frederic Henry 5th type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Orange (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau (1625-1647) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1640-1643 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#56245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
Three clovers imitating lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ★DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1641
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties on 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 on the reverse:
- ★DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1641 (1)
- DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1641 (2)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Frederic Henry (5th 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 southeast of France, and it was a vassal state of the King of France. However, during the 17th century, the Principality of Orange was caught up in the midst of the Thirty Years' War, a devastating conflict that ravaged much of Europe. Despite this, the Principality managed to maintain its independence and continue minting its own coins, such as the Double Tournois - Frederic Henry (5th type), which is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people of Orange during this difficult period.
