France Double Tournois - Louis XIII, 1638 – 1639

Bordeaux mint; 13th type

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Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1638 – 1639
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 1638 to 1639. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Bust with large bearded head of coarse type, large flat collar. Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, very thin circle or not circled.
Reverse
Three fleur-de-lis set 2 and 1. Beginning of legend at 12 hours, smooth circle.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1639 K — (fr) a1 62%
1638 K — (fr) a1, a2, b1 38%

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