France Double Tournois - Louis XIII, 1638

Tours 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 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, laureate draped and armored on the right seen from three quarters forward, not interrupting the legend. Start of legend at 6 o'clock, smooth circle. Note: - Many associations of circles of obverse and reverse (Louis XIII, king of France and Navarre.)
Reverse
Three lilies placed 2 and 1. Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth or beaded circle.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1638 E (fr) 1638 sur 1637 / b1 33%
1638 E (fr) a1, a2, b1, b2, c2 67%

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