Double Tournois - Louis XI 1st issue

Issuer France
Year 1461
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT)
Currency Livre tournois (987-1795)
Composition Billon (.159 silver)
Weight 1.27 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#562, GadR1#13, Ciani#774, LP#545
Obverse description Three lilies in trilobe.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✠ LVDOVICVS FRACORV REX
(Translation: Louis, king of the Franks.)
Reverse description Cross in quatrefoil.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ✠ DVPLEX TVRONVS FRACORV
Edge
Mint Châlons-sur-Marne, modern-day
Châlons-en-Champagne, France (9th century - 1593)
Limoges, France (?-1837)
Lyon, France (?-1858)
Toulouse, France (?-1837)
Mintage ND (1461) - Chalons: dot 21st -
ND (1461) - Limoges: dot 10th -
ND (1461) - Lyon -
ND (1461) - Toulouse: dot 5th -
Numisquare ID 5295026960
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