© CGB
© CGB
Double Tournois - Louis XIII Tours mint; 18th 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#52713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1638
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Louis XIII (Tours mint; 18th type) 1638 from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis XIII, who was attempting to centralize power and reform the French economy. The coin's design, which features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of France on the other, reflects the political and cultural shifts that were taking place during this time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal, suggests that it was intended for widespread circulation and use among the general population, rather than being a rare or commemorative coin.
