France Double Tournois - Louis XIII, 1637 – 1638

Tours mint; 12th 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
Bust of Louis XIII, draped and armored laureate on the right seen from three quarters forward; below the workshop letter. Start of legend at 8 o'clock, beaded or smooth circle. (Louis XIII, king of France and Navarre.)
Reverse
Three lilies placed 2 and 1.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1638 E — (fr) a1, a2, b1, c1 88%
1637 E — (fr) a1, a3, b1 13%

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