© CGB
© CGB
Double Tournois Lorrain - Louis XIII Stenay mint; 4th type
1635 year| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1635 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#53006 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Start of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLE.LORAIN.1635 (1)
+ DOVBLE.LORAIN 1635 (2)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois Lorrain - Louis XIII (Stenay mint; 4th type) 1635 from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis XIII, who was trying to centralize power and reform the French economy. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the coat of arms of France on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the French monarchy. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin is a significant piece of French history and a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
