Principality of Dombes Double Tournois - Gaston d'Orléans, 1638 – 1640

12th type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Dombes Principality of Dombes
Currency Livre
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1638 – 1640
Ruler Gaston (1626–1652)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 2.5
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Deniers from Principality of Dombes. Issued from 1638 to 1640. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Bust on the right, bare head, draped in antique style, large curly locks on the nape of the neck. Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle.
Reverse
Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle. Three lilies posed 2 and 1 under a lambel.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1640  (fr) a1 25%
1640  (fr) c1
1639  (fr) a1 44%
1639  (fr) b1 13%
1639  (fr) c2 19%
1639  (fr) d3
1638  (fr) a1 13%

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