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½ Écu - Louis XIII 1st portrait
| Silver (.917) | 13.725 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1641-1642 |
| Value | ½ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 13.725 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of France.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM. 1642.
Engraver: Jean Warin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Écu - Louis XIII (1st portrait) 1641-1642 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis XIII, who was king of France from 1610 until his death in 1643. During his reign, France was facing significant financial challenges, including a large national debt and a series of costly wars with neighboring countries. Despite these challenges, the ½ Écu coin remained a popular and widely used denomination, and its silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency.
