© PCGS
© PCGS
½ Écu d'Or - Louis XIII
| Gold (.958) | 1.687 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1610-1643 |
| 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#16345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Floriated cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ CHRISTVS · REGNAT · VINCIT · ET · IMP 1639
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Engraver: Nicolas Briot
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Écu d'Or - Louis XIII 1610-1643 coin from France is that it was minted during a time when France was experiencing a period of economic prosperity and cultural flourishing, known as the "Golden Age of Louis XIII." This coin, made of gold (.958) and weighing 1.687 grams, was a symbol of the country's wealth and power during this time.
