France Double Tournois - Louis XIII, 1637 – 1638

Bordeaux mint; 8th type

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Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1637 – 1638
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 1637 to 1638. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Two types of busts under the letters A and B. Older bust, wide collar edged with lace. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, smooth circle. Note: - An 8.40-gram piéfort was found. It features the obverse of this type on one side and the obverse of CGKL#286 on the other.
Reverse
Three lilies posed 2 and 1. Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1638 K — (fr) 1638 sur 1637 / b1 7%
1638 K — (fr) Buste A / b1, c1 43%
1638 K — (fr) Buste B 7%
1637 K — (fr) Buste A / a1, b1, c1, d1, e2 25%
1637 K — (fr) Buste B / c1 7%
1637 K — (fr) K à l'envers / b1 11%

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