½ Franc - Louis XIII
| Silver (.833) | 7.094 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1613-1631 |
| Value | ½ Franc |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 7.094 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37522 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross floreted and fleurdelisé, with L in heart canted by four globules.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM. 1615
Engraver: Nicolas Briot
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Franc - Louis XIII 1613-1631 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 only nine years old when he ascended to the throne, and his reign was marked by power struggles between him and his advisors, as well as religious conflicts between Catholics and Protestants. Despite these challenges, the coinage of France continued to be minted, with the ½ Franc coin being one of the most widely used denominations.
