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Double Tournois - Louis XIII Stenay mint; 8th type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1635-1636 |
| 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#53033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Three lilies placed 2 and 1.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLE.LORRAIN.(millésime). (1)
+ DOVBLE.LORRAIN.(millésime) (2)
+ DOVBLE LORRAIN (millésime) (3)
★DOVBLE.LORRAIN.(millésime) (4)
★DOVBLE.LORRAIN (millésime) (5)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Louis XIII (Stenay mint; 8th type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued in 1635-1636, 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 fascinating piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of 17th-century France.
