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© CGB
Double Tournois - Louis XIII Paris mint; 4th type
1627 year| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1627 |
| 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#52486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Start of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1627. (1)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1627. (2)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1627 (3)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Louis XIII (Paris mint; 4th type) 1627 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 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 religious and political tensions of the time. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the coin is a fascinating piece of history that offers a glimpse into the complexities of 17th-century France.
