© J.-C. BEDEL
© J.-C. BEDEL
½ Franc - Louis XIII, buste drapé et cuirassé
1641 year| Silver (.833) | 7.094 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1641 |
| Value | ½ Franc |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 7.094 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross floreted and fleurdelisé, with L in heart canted by four globules.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM. 1641
Engraver: Darmand Lorfelin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Franc - Louis XIII, buste drapé et cuirassé 1641 coin from France is that it features a unique design element known as a "buste drapé et cuirassé," which means "draped and armored bust" in French. This design element depicts King Louis XIII with a cloth draped over his shoulder and armor covering his chest, symbolizing both his royal status and military power. This design was used on several French coins during Louis XIII's reign and has become a distinctive feature of French numismatics.
