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© CGB
Double Tournois - Louis XIII Navarre/Saint-Palais mint; 1st type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1635-1636 |
| 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#52794 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Three lilies placed 2 and 1.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime). (1)
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime) (2)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime) (3)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Louis XIII coin 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 king from 1610 to 1643, and it was a time of significant economic growth and development in the country. The coin's design features the king's image on one side and the coat of arms of France on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the French monarchy. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the coin is a fascinating piece of history that provides a glimpse into the economic and political climate of 17th-century France.
