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© CGB
Double Tournois - Louis XIII La Rochelle mint; 13th type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1638-1639 |
| 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#52203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Start of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOVBLE TOVRNOIS 1638 (1)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Louis XIII (La Rochelle mint; 13th type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic turmoil in France. The coin was introduced in 1638, and its production was discontinued the following year, due to the financial crisis caused by the Thirty Years' War. Despite its short production run, the coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
