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Double Tournois - Louis XIII La Rochelle
1639 year| Copper | 2.91 g | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1639 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.91 g |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#380418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Three lilies placed 2 and 1.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOVBLE. TOVRNOIS. 1639.
Comment
https://www.cgb.fr/louis-xiii-le-juste-double-tournois-type-de-buste-inedit-1639-la-rochelle-tb-,bry_346120,a.html
Interesting fact
The Double Tournois - Louis XIII (La Rochelle) 1639 coin from France is interesting because 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 trying to stabilize the French economy after years of inflation and currency devaluation. The coin's design features the king's effigy on one side and the coat of arms of La Rochelle on the other, highlighting the importance of this port city in western France. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of copper, which was a valuable resource at the time, and its weight of 2.91 grams makes it a notable example of early modern coinage.
