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

15th type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Dombes Principality of Dombes
Currency Livre
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 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 in 1640. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Bust to the right of Gaston d'Orléans, draped and cuirassed. (Gaston, usufructuary of the sovereignty of Dombes.)
Reverse
Three lilies placed 2 and 1 under a label with three pendants (Orleans).
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1640  — (fr) a1 50%
1640  — (fr) b1
1640  — (fr) c2 21%
1640  — (fr) d1 21%
1640  — (fr) e1 7%

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