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¼ Franc - Louis XIII Toulouse and Montpellier mints
| Silver (.833) | 3.547 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1631-1641 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross floreted and fleurdelisé, with L in heart canted by four globules.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM 1640
Engraver: Nicolas Briot
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Franc - Louis XIII (Toulouse and Montpellier mints) 1631-1641 from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced during the reign of Louis XIII, who was attempting to centralize power and reform the French economy. The coin's minting was a part of these efforts, as it was intended to replace the various local currencies that were in use throughout France with a standardized national currency. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early French coinage and is highly sought after by collectors today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1631 S | 2233 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Franc - Louis XIII (Toulouse and Montpellier mints) 1631-1641 coin.
