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Double Tournois - Gaston d'Orléans 11th type
1639 year| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gaston (1626-1652) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1639 |
| 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#54326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle.
Three lilies posed 2 and 1 under a lambel.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1639
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Gaston d'Orléans (11th type) 1639 coin from the Principality of Dombes is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the House of Orléans, which was the ruling family of the principality at the time. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, beneath the main image of the king. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and denomination, and makes it a distinctive and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
