© CGB
© CGB
½ Franc - Louis XIII
| Silver (.833) | 7.094 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1627-1641 |
| 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#37525 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross floreted and fleurdelisé, with an L in heart canted by eight globules.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM. 1628
Engraver: Pierre Régnier
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Franc - Louis XIII 1627-1641 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 last king of France to rule under the old feudal system, and his reign saw the rise of the powerful French nobility and the beginning of the Thirty Years' War. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of French numismatics and the country's rich history.
