Double Tournois - Louis XIII Tours mint, 14th type

€2.00
IssuerFrance
Year1638
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#466, Dy royales#1373
Obverse description: Bust of Louis XIII, draped and armored laureate on the right seen from three quarters forward, not interrupting the legend. Beginning of legend at 8 o`clock, beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLOVIS.XIII.R.D.FRAN.E.NA (E sous le buste) (a) LOVIS.XIII.R.D.FRAN.E.N (E sous le buste) (b)
(Translation: Louis XIII, king of France and Navarre.)
Reverse descriptionThree lilies placed 2 and 1. Start of legend at 12 o`clock, beaded or smooth circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1638 (1) + DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS 1638 (2)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1638 E - (fr) a1, a2, b1 -
Catalog ID4685659880
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