Double Tournois - Louis XIII La Rochelle 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 |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#52198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Three lilies placed 2 and 1. Start of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth, beaded or dashed circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLE(4 points)TOVRNOIS(4 points)(millésime) (1)
+ DOVBLE(4 points)TOVRNOIS(5 points)(millésime)(2)
+ DOVBLE★TOVRNOIS★(millésime) (3)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime) (4)
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime). (5)
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime) (5bis)
+ DOVBLE.TORNOIS.(millésime). (6)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS (millésime) (7)
+ DOVBLE TOVRNOIS (millésime) (8)
DOVBLE★TOVRNOIS★(millésime) (9)
+ DOVLE★TOVRNOIS★(millésime) (10)
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime): (11)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Example of + DOVBLE(4 points)TOVRNOIS(4 points)(vintage) coinInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Louis XIII (La Rochelle mint; 15th type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued in 1639-1640, during the reign of Louis XIII, who was struggling 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 economic tensions of the time. Despite these challenges, the coin remained in circulation for many years and is now a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1640 H | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (La Rochelle mint; 15th type) 1639-1640 coin.
