© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
½ Écu d'or du Dauphiné - Louis XIII
| Gold (.958) | 1.687 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1641-1642 |
| Value | ½ Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 1.687 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37780 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross fleurdelisée.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHRISTVS. REGNAT. VINCIT. ET. IMP.
Engraver: Jean Darmand
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Écu d'or du Dauphiné - Louis XIII 1641-1642 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis XIII, who was attempting to centralize power and reform the French economy. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency system in France, and it features a unique design that reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time.
