Double Tournois - Louis XIII Tours mint, 2nd type

€2.00
IssuerFrance
Year1633
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#442, Dy royales#1369
Obverse descriptionBust of the King to the right, laureate, draped and armored, with a flat collar. Start of legend at 6 o`clock, smooth circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLOYS.XIII.R.DE.FRAN.ET.NAV.E.
(Translation: Louis XIII, king of France and Navarre.)
Reverse descriptionThree lilies placed two and one. Start of legend at 12 o`clock, smooth circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1633
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1633 E - -
Catalog ID1066447020
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