Double Tournois - Louis XIII Rouen mint, 2nd type

€52,644.00
IssuerFrance
Year1639-1640
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionCopper
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CGKL#434b, Dy royales#1362
Obverse descriptionBust of Louis XIII, draped and armored laureate on the right seen from three quarters forward. Beginning of legend at 7 o`clock, smooth circle incomplete. Difference formed by five grouped dots.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLOYS.XIII.R.DE.FRAN.ET.NAV.
(Translation: Louis XIII, king of France and Navarre.)
Reverse descriptionThree lilies placed 2 and 1.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1639
(Translation: Louis XIII, King of France and Navarre.)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1639  - (fr) Points regroupés / a1 -
1640  - (fr) Points regroupés / a1 -
1640  - (fr) Quintefeuille / a1, b1, c1 -
Catalog ID8254455590
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