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Double Tournois - Louis XIII Villeneuve mint; 7th type
1626 year| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1626 |
| 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#52773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Start of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle.
Note:
- The hallmark of the 1 of 1626 is the one used for the Denier-Tournois.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1626
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Louis XIII (Villeneuve mint; 7th type) 1626 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 trying to centralize power and stabilize the French economy after years of civil war and religious conflicts. 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 values of the time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of copper, a relatively cheap metal, suggests that it was intended for widespread circulation and use among the general population, rather than being a high-value collector's item.
