Double Tournois - Louis XIII Bordeaux mint, 10th type

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1637
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionCopper
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CGKL#288
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust on the right, old and bearded. Beginning of legend at 6 o`clock, smooth circle.  Note: - Variety for legend (d): The last 5 letters very small and without punctuation
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLOVIS.XIII.R.D.FRAN.ET.NAV.K. (a) LOVIS.XIII.R.D.FRAN.ET.NAV.K(à l`envers) (b) LOVIS.XIII.R.FRAN.ET.NAV (c) LOVIS.XIII.D.G.FRAN.E.NA.K(à l`envers) (d)
Reverse descriptionThree fleur-de-lis set 2 and 1. Beginning of legend at 12 hours, smooth circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1637. (1) + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1637. (2)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1637 K - (fr) a1, a2, b2, c?, d2 -
Catalog ID6552957280
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