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Double Tournois - Louis XI 1st issue ND
1461 year| Billon (.159 silver) | 1.27 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XI (1461-1483) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1461 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.159 silver) |
| Weight | 1.27 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#420125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in quatrefoil.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ DVPLEX TVRONVS FRACORV
Lettering (regular font): ✠ DVPLEX TVRONVS FRACORV
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Louis XI (1st issue) ND (1461) coin from France is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued by Louis XI, who was known for his efforts to centralize power and stabilize the French economy. Despite these efforts, the coin's minting was likely a response to the economic challenges of the time, as it was made of billon, a lower-quality metal alloy that was used to reduce the cost of production. This fact highlights the historical context in which the coin was created and the ways in which economic and political factors can shape the design and production of currency.
