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Double Tournois - Louis XIII Axe Loire-Rhône
| Copper | 3.138 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1637-1640 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.138 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#52797 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Three lilies placed 2 and 1. Start of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime) (1)
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime). (2)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIO.(millésime) (3)
+ DOVBEE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime) (4)
Engraver: Jean Warin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Louis XIII (Axe Loire-Rhône) coin 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 ruled from 1610 to 1643, and was part of a series of currency reforms aimed at stabilizing the French economy. The coin's design, which features an axe and the motto "Axe Loire-Rhône," represents the union of the provinces of Anjou, Maine, and Provence, which were annexed by France during Louis XIII's reign. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
