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Double Tournois - Louis XIII Poitiers mint; 2nd type
| Copper | 2.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1618-1623 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#52502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
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 (Poitiers mint; 2nd type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced in 1618, just a few years after the death of King Henry IV, who had implemented a number of economic reforms aimed at stabilizing the French currency and economy. Despite these efforts, the French economy continued to struggle, and the value of the Double Tournois coin fluctuated significantly during its circulation. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a coin minted during this tumultuous period in French history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1619 G | 1332960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1620 G | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Poitiers mint; 2nd type) 1618-1623 coin.
