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© CGB
Double Tournois - Louis XIII La Rochelle mint; 1st type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1631-1632 |
| 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#52194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Three lilies posed 2 and 1.
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle referenced from 1 to 6.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime) (1)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS (millésime) (2)
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime). (3)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime). (4)
(croix achée).DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime). (5)
+ DOBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime) (6)
+.DOBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime). (7)
+ DOVBLE.TOURNOS(millésime) (8)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Louis XIII (La Rochelle mint; 1st type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic turmoil in France. The coin was introduced in 1631 as a replacement for the Teston, which had been devalued due to excessive minting. The Double Tournois was intended to restore confidence in the French currency, but it too was eventually devalued and replaced by other coins. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of French history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1632 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; 1st type) 1631-1632 coin.
