© Maison Palombo
© Maison Palombo
¼ Franc, buste lauré avec fraise - Louis XIII
| Silver (.833) | 3.547 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1611-1626 |
| Value | ¼ Franc |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 3.547 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 2 February 1642 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross floreted and fleurdelisé, with L in heart canted by four globules.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM. 1625.
Engraver: Nicolas Briot
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Franc coin with the bust of Louis XIII is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in France. Louis XIII, who ruled from 1611 to 1626, was a minor when he ascended to the throne, and his reign was marked by power struggles between his advisors and the French nobility. Despite these challenges, the coinage of France continued to be minted, and the ¼ Franc coin with Louis XIII's bust is a testament to the enduring legacy of French numismatics during this period.
