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© CGB
Double Tournois - Louis XIII Bordeaux mint; 15th type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1639-1640 |
| 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#52175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
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; 15th type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic turmoil in France. The coin was issued in 1639-1640, during the reign of Louis XIII, and its production was likely impacted by the ongoing Wars of Religion between Catholics and Protestants, which had caused significant economic disruption and inflation in the country. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today, with its copper composition and detailed design making it a unique piece of French numismatic history.
