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Double Tournois - Louis XIII Paris mint; 5th type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1628-1632 |
| 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#52487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
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 (Paris mint; 5th type) coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in France. The coin was introduced in 1628, and its production continued until 1632, during the reign of King Louis XIII. At that time, France was facing a severe financial crisis, and the government was struggling to pay its debts. The minting of this coin was an attempt to address the financial problems by introducing a new currency that would have a higher value than the existing coins. Despite the efforts, the coin did not solve the financial crisis, and it became one of the many factors that contributed to the financial instability of the time.
