France Double Tournois - Louis XIII, 1639 – 1640

Bordeaux mint; 15th type

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Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1639 – 1640
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 1639 to 1640. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Southern bust. Beginning of legend at 8 o'clock, not circled. K or .K. under the bust.
Reverse
Three lilies posed 2 and 1. Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1640 K — (fr) a2 55%
1639 K — (fr) a1 45%

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