France Double Tournois - Louis XIII, 1638
Tours mint; 14th type
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Deniers
Year
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 in 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, not interrupting the legend. Beginning of legend at 8 o'clock, beaded circle. (Louis XIII, king of France and Navarre.)
- Reverse
- Three lilies placed 2 and 1. Start of legend at 12 o'clock, beaded or smooth circle.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1638 E | — | (fr) a1, a2, b1 |
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