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Double Tournois - Louis XIII La Rochelle mint; 4th type
1638 year| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1638 |
| 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#52201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Start of legend at 12 o'clock, circled
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOVBLE TOVRNOIS 1638 (1)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Louis XIII (La Rochelle mint; 4th type) 1638 from France is that 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 centralize power and reform the French economy. The coin's design, which features a crowned shield with the fleur-de-lis, symbolizes the power and authority of the French monarchy during this time. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the coin is a significant piece of French history and a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
