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Double Tournois - Gaston d'Orléans 12th type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gaston (1626-1652) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1638-1640 |
| 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#54328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
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 (1)
+ DOVBLE TOVRNOIS 1639 (2)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Gaston d'Orléans (12th type) coin from the Principality of Dombes is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The coin was minted between 1638 and 1640, during the reign of Louis XIII, who was struggling to maintain power amidst the Thirty Years' War and the Fronde, a series of civil wars in France. Despite the political instability, the coin remained a standard circulation coin and was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at the time. Its weight of 2.5 grams was also standard for coins of its denomination.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1638 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Double Tournois - Gaston d'Orléans (12th type) 1638-1640 coin.
