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½ Gold Ecu with sun - Louis XIII
1629 year| Gold (.958) | 1.687 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1629 |
| Value | ½ Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 1.687 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#417328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lilied cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHRISTVS REGNAT VINCIT ET IMP
D
Translation: Christ rules, conquers and commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gold Ecu with sun - Louis XIII 1629 from France is that it was minted during a time when the French monetary system was undergoing significant changes. In the early 17th century, Louis XIII, who was king of France at the time, introduced a new currency system that replaced the old system of livre, sous, and deniers with a new system based on the gold ecu. The ½ Gold Ecu with sun was one of the coins minted as part of this new system, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in France during this time.
