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© CGB
Double Tournois - Louis XIII Montauban
1629 year| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1629 |
| 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#52337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Start of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1629.MA.(en monogramme) (1)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1629.MA.(en monogramme) (2)
+.DO[VBLE.TOVRNOIS.162]9.MA (3) (Reconstitution de légende, partie incertaine entre [])
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Double Tournois - Louis XIII (Montauban) 1629 coin from France is interesting because 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 stabilize the French economy and centralize power in the monarchy. The coin's design features the king's effigy on one side and the coat of arms of France on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the French monarchy. Additionally, the coin was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at the time, but is now a valuable collector's item.
