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Double Tournois - John Theodore Type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | County of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort (Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort, German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John Theodore (Johann Dietrich) (1611-1644) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1633-1634 |
| Value | 1 Double Tournois (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Thaler (1611-1803) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#54168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
Rose with four petals surrounded by four lilies placed in a cross inside circle, legend with date surrounds.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1634 (1)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1634. (2)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Double Tournois coin from Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and many German states were struggling to rebuild their economies. The County of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort, in particular, was facing financial difficulties and turned to issuing coins like the Double Tournois to help alleviate some of the economic pressure. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of 17th-century Europe.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1634 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Double Tournois - John Theodore (Type 1) 1633-1634 coin.
