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Double Tournois - Gaston d'Orléans 7th type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gaston (1626-1652) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1629-1634 |
| 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#54323 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Three lilies placed 2 and 1 under a label (Orléans)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1631 (1)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1631. (2)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOI8.1631 (3)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1634R (4)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Gaston d'Orléans (7th type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued by Gaston d'Orléans, the brother of King Louis XIII, who was the ruler of the Principality of Dombes, a region in eastern France. At the time, France was experiencing a period of economic growth and cultural revival, known as the "Grand Siècle," which saw the rise of art, literature, and science. The coin's design, which features an ornate shield with the fleur-de-lis symbol and the coat of arms of Gaston d'Orléans, reflects the opulence and grandeur of the era. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, the coin is a valuable piece of history that offers a glimpse into the cultural and economic dynamics of 17th-century France.
