France Double Tournois - Louis XIII, 1626 – 1628

Bordeaux mint; 7th type

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Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1626 – 1628
Ruler Louis XIII (1610–1643)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 2.5
Diameter (mm) 20
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Deniers from France. Issued from 1626 to 1628. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Small childish bust of adolescent Louis XIII on the right, laureate, draped and armored with a flat collar. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, smooth circle. (Louis XIII, king of France and Navarre.)
Reverse
Three lilies placed 2 and 1. Start of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1628 K 575.5K (fr) 1628 sur 1627 / a1 46%
1628 K — (fr) a1, a2, a4, b1, e3 36%
1627 K — (fr) a1, a2, c1, d1, f1 29%
1626 K — (fr) Existence possible 11%

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