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Double Tournois - Louis XIII Villeneuve mint; 1st type
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1616-1620 |
| 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#52740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Three lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime)(fleur) (1)
+ DOVBLE.TOURNOS.(millésime)(fleur) (2)
+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime)(fleur) (3)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Louis XIII (Villeneuve mint; 1st type) coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in France. The coin was introduced in 1616 as a replacement for the Teston, which had been devalued due to excessive minting. The Double Tournois was intended to restore confidence in the French currency, and it was made of copper, a more durable and less expensive metal than the silver used in previous coins. Despite its humble composition, the coin features a beautiful design, including a portrait of King Louis XIII and an ornate shield with the French coat of arms. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
