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Double Tournois - Louis XIII French text
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1642-1643 |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#52938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Three lilies placed 2 and 1. Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle or not circled.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
(croix normale) DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime) (1)
(croix enhendée) DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime) (2)
(croix achée) DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime) (3)
(croix grecque) DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime) (4)
Translation: Three lilies placed 2 and 1.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Louis XIII coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced in 1642, just a few years after the death of Louis XIII, and it was intended to help stabilize the French economy, which was struggling with inflation and currency devaluation. Despite these challenges, the coin remained in circulation for several decades and is still highly sought after by collectors today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1643 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Double Tournois - Louis XIII (French text) 1642-1643 coin.
