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Double Tournois - Louis XIII Bordeaux mint; 14th type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1638-1640 |
| 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#52174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Three lilies posed 2 and 1.
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime). (1)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime) (2)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Louis XIII (Bordeaux mint; 14th type) 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 was attempting to centralize power and reform the French economy. The coin's design, which features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of France on the other, reflects the political and cultural shifts that were taking place during this time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal, suggests that the coin was intended for widespread circulation and use among the general population.
