© CGB
© CGB
Double Tournois - Louis XIII Stenay mint; 12th type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1638-1639 |
| 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#53039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Start of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOVBLE.LORRAIN(millésime) (1)
DOVBLE.LORAIN(millésime) (2)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Louis XIII (Stenay mint; 12th type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued in 1638-1639, during the reign of Louis XIII, who was trying to centralize power and reform the French economy. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the coat of arms of France on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the French monarchy. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the coin is a significant historical artifact that provides insight into the economic and political climate of 17th-century France.
