© CGB
© CGB
Double Tournois - Louis XIII Tours mint; 15th type
1638 year| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1638 |
| 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#52710 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Start of legend at 12 o'clock, beaded or smooth circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1638
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Louis XIII (Tours mint; 15th type) 1638 from France is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "AA" inside, which stands for "Auxerre" and "Amiens," two cities in France where the coin was minted. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, beneath the king's crown. This detail sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
