Double Tournois - Louis XIII type
1620 year| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1620 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#254163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Three lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1620 (étoile) (1)
Interesting fact
The Double Tournois - Louis XIII (type 2) 1620 coin from France made of Copper weighing 2.5 g is interesting because 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 features the king's effigy 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, this coin is a significant piece of French history and a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
