France Double Tournois - Louis XIII, 1639 – 1640

La Rochelle mint; 16th 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
Bust of Louis XIII, laureate, draped and cuirassed right seen from three-quarters forward, with a collar edged with lace. (The bust of this type resembles that of type 15 but the drape is different and the bust is smaller). Beginning of legend at 6 o'clock, pearl circle or dashes. (Louis XIII, King of France and Navarre.)
Reverse
Three lilies placed 2 and 1. Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, beaded circle or dashes.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1640 H — 32%
1639 H — (fr) a1, a2, a3, b? 68%

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