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Double Tournois - Louis XIII La Rochelle mint; 6th 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#52202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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; 6th 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 struggling to centralize power and reform the French economy. The coin's design, which features a crowned shield with the fleur-de-lis, symbolizes the king's efforts to consolidate his power and promote French unity. Despite the challenges of the time, the Double Tournois remained a widely used coin throughout France and is now a sought-after collector's item.
