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Obverse © iNumis – Reverse © Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
Double Tournois - Gaston d'Orléans 9th type
1635 year| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gaston (1626-1652) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1635 |
| 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#54325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Three lilies placed 2 and 1 under a label with three pendants.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOVBLE. TOVRNOIS 1635. B.
Translation: Double Tournois.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Gaston d'Orléans (9th type) 1635 from Principality of Dombes (French States) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Principality of Dombes, which was a small territory in eastern France that was ruled by the House of Orléans. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, beneath the main image of Gaston d'Orléans. This detail sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a distinctive and interesting collector's item.
