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© CGB
Double Tournois - Louis XIII La Rochelle mint; 7th 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#52195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Start of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS 1638 (1)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1639 (2)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Louis XIII (La Rochelle mint; 7th type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued in 1638-1639, during the reign of Louis XIII, who was attempting to centralize power and reform the French economy. The coin's design, which features an image of the king on one side and a cross on the other, reflects the political and religious tensions of the time. The coin's copper composition also highlights the economic challenges of the period, as copper was a less valuable metal than the silver or gold used in other coins. Despite these challenges, the Double Tournois - Louis XIII coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.
