France Double Tournois - Louis XIII, 1638 – 1639

Tours mint; 17th type

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Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1638 – 1639
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 1638 to 1639. 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. Start of legend at 6 o'clock, smooth circle. (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
1639 E — (fr) c1 35%
1638 E — (fr) a1, b1, c1, d1, e1, f1 65%

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