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© Union Latine
¼ Écu - Louis XIII Navarre
| Silver (.917) | 9.712 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1610-1632 |
| Value | ¼ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 9.712 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37511 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Shield of France-Navarre crowned, accosted of II and II. After the date, one or two letters corresponding to the different of the master of workshop.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GRATIA. DEI. SVM. ID: Q. SVM (année)M
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Écu - Louis XIII (Navarre) 1610-1632 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval 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 nobility and the development of the arts and culture. Despite the challenges of his time, including the Thirty Years' War and the struggle for power with the nobility, Louis XIII was able to maintain stability and prosperity in France, and his coinage reflects the wealth and prestige of his reign.
