1636 Double Tournois

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1636 Double Tournois of the French city state of Boisbelle and Henrichemont

 

The man on the coin with the ruffled collar is Maximilien de Béthune, 1st Duke of Sully, Marquis of Rosny and Nogent, Count of Muret and Villebon, Viscount of Meaux (13 December 1560 – 22 December 1641) He was a nobleman, soldier, statesman, and faithful right-hand man who assisted king Henry IV of France in the rule of France. Historians emphasize Sully's role in building a strong centralized administrative system in France using coercion and highly effective new administrative techniques. While not all of his policies were original, he used them well to revitalize France after the European Religious Wars. Most, however, were repealed by later monarchs who preferred absolute power.

 

Obverse

 

Lettering:

MAXI.D.BETHVNE.P.S.DENRIC

 

Translation: Maximilien de Béthune, prince souverain d'Henrichemont Reverse

 

Lettering: +.DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS.1636.L. Edge

 

Smooth

 

Country Principality of Boisbelle-Henrichemont (France - Feudal)

 

Type Standard circulation coin

 

Year 1636

 

Value 2 Deniers (1/120)

 

Currency Livre

 

Composition Copper

 

Weight 2.5 g

 

Diameter 20 mm

 

Shape Round

 

Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓ Demonetized Yes

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