France Double Tournois - Louis XIII, 1637 – 1640

Rouen mint; 2nd type

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Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1637 – 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 1637 to 1640. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Bust of Louis XIII on the right, laureate, with flat collar. Beginning of legend at 4 o'clock. (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
1640 B — (fr) i1, k1, n1, n3, o1 16%
1639 B — (fr) a1, b1, c1, cbis2, d1, f1, g1, i1, j1, l1, n1, o1 72%
1638 B — (fr) a1, a4, b1, e1, h1, l1, m1 19%
1637 B — 11%

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