Double Tournois - Louis XIII Tours mint, 17th type

€52,712.00
IssuerFrance
Year1638-1639
TypeStandard circulation coins
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#472, Dy royales#1373
Obverse descriptionBust of Louis XIII, draped and armored laureate on the right seen from three quarters forward. Start of legend at 6 o`clock, smooth circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLOVIS.XIII.R.D.FRAN.ET.NAV.E. (a) LOVIS.XIII.R.D.FRAN.ET.NA.E. (b) LOVIS.XIII.R.D.FRAN.E.NA.E. (c) LOVIS.XIII.R.D.FRAN.E.NAV.E. (d) LOVIS.XIII.R.D.FAN.ET.NAV.E. (e) LOYS.XIII.R.D.FRAN.ET.NA.E. (f)
(Translation: Louis XIII, king of France and Navarre.)
Reverse descriptionThree lilies placed 2 and 1. Beginning of legend at 12 o`clock, smooth or beaded circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.(millésime) (1)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1638 E - (fr) a1, b1, c1, d1, e1, f1 -
1639 E - (fr) c1 -
Catalog ID9989340820
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