© CGB
© CGB
Double Tournois - Louis XIII Poitiers mint; 3rd type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1626-1628 |
| 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#52503 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Three lilies placed 2 and 1. Start of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS(fleur)(millésime). (1)
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS(fleur)(millésime) (2)
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS(fleur)(millésime) (3)
+.DOVBLE.TOVR.NOIS(fleur).(millésime) (4)
+.DOVBLE.TOVR.NOIS(fleur)(millésime). (5)
+.DOVBLE.TOVR.NOIS(fleur)(millésime) (6)
+ DOVBLE.TOVR.NOIS(fleur)(millésime) (7)
+ DOVBLE.TOVR.NOIS(fleur)(millésime). (8)
+ DOVBLE.TOVU.NOYS(fleur)(millésime) (9)
+ DOVBLE TOVRNOIS(fleur)(millésime) (10)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Louis XIII (Poitiers mint; 3rd type) coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in France. The coin was introduced in 1626, and its production was discontinued in 1628, which suggests that it may have been a response to the financial challenges faced by the French government during that period. Additionally, the fact that it was made of copper, a relatively inexpensive material, further suggests that the coin was intended to be a more affordable alternative to other coins in circulation at the time.
