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© CGB
Double Tournois - Louis XIII Toulouse
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1611-1612 |
| 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#52645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Three lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS(différent)(millésime)
Translation: Three lilies placed 2 and 1.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Double Tournois was a coin that was introduced by King Louis XIII in 1611 to address the financial difficulties faced by his kingdom. It was a new denomination that was equal to two Tournois, which was the standard coin of the time. The Double Tournois was made of copper and weighed 2.5 grams, as . It was minted in several cities across France, including Toulouse, which is why it's sometimes referred to as the "Toulouse Double Tournois." This coin was an important part of the French monetary system during the early 17th century and is now a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
