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© CGB
⅛ Écu - Louis XIII Béarn
| Silver (.917) | 4.856 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1610-1643 |
| Value | ⅛ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 4.856 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Ecu de France-Navarre-Béarn crowned and accosted by V and III.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GRATIA DEI SVM. ID. Q. SVM. 1625
Engraver: Nicolas Briot
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Écu - Louis XIII (Béarn) 1610-1643 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. Louis XIII, who ruled from 1610 to 1643, was the son of Henry IV and Marie de Medici, and his reign saw the rise of the French monarchy to new heights of power and influence. Despite facing challenges from the Catholic Church and the nobility, Louis XIII was able to centralize the government and establish a strong, efficient bureaucracy. He also promoted the arts and culture, and his court became a center of learning and refinement. The coin, made of silver and weighing 4.856 grams, is a testament to the economic and cultural achievements of Louis XIII's reign.
