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½ Louis d'Or - Louis XIII
| Gold (.917) | 3.376 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1640-1643 |
| Value | ½ Gold Louis |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.376 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Cross formed of eight Ls leaning two by two crowned, cantoned by four lilies, workshop letter in a heart circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .CHRS. / .REGN. / .VINC. / .IMP.
Engraver: Jean Warin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Louis d'Or - Louis XIII 1640-1643 from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by Louis XIII in 1640, which aimed to stabilize the French economy and simplify the currency system. The ½ Louis d'Or was a significant denomination at the time, and its minting marked a shift towards a more standardized and reliable currency system in France.
