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Double Tournois - Louis XIII Paris mint; 1st type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1611-1620 |
| 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#52457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
Three lilies placed 2 and 1.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime). (1)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime). (2)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime) (3)
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime) (4)
Translation: Double Tournois.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Louis XIII (Paris mint; 1st type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced in 1611, and its production continued until 1620, which was a period of significant economic growth and cultural development in the country. The coin's design features the image of King Louis XIII, who was only nine years old when the coin was first minted, and it was intended to symbolize the power and authority of the French monarchy. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Double Tournois - Louis XIII coin is highly sought after by collectors today due to its historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1611 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1614 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1615 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1616 A | 1230489 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Double Tournois - Louis XIII (Paris mint; 1st type) 1611-1620 coin.
