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Double Tournois - Louis XIII Tours mint; 1st type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1631-1635 |
| 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#52650 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Three lilies placed 2 and 1.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime) (1)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Louis XIII (Tours mint; 1st type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced in 1631, just a few years after the death of King Louis XIII, and it was meant to help stabilize the French economy, which was struggling with inflation and currency devaluation. Despite these challenges, the coin remained in circulation for several decades and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
