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¼ Ecu - Louis XIII
| Silver (.917) | 9.712 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1611-1643 |
| 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#13340 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Shield of France crowned and accosted of II and II.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIT.NOMEN.DOMINI.BENEDICTVM
F
Engraver: Nicolas Briot
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ecu - Louis XIII 1611-1643 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. Louis XIII, who ruled France from 1610 until his death in 1643, was a powerful and influential monarch who implemented many reforms during his reign, including the creation of a new currency system. The ¼ Ecu coin was part of this new system and was minted in silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time. Despite the challenges of minting coins during a period of political and economic upheaval, the ¼ Ecu coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
