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1 Écu d'Or - Louis XIII
1615 year| Gold (.958) | 3.34 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1615 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 3.34 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#128687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Floriated cross in circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHRS VINCIT CHRS REGNAT CHRS IMPERI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Écu d'Or - Louis XIII 1615 coin is that it was minted during a time when France was experiencing a period of economic and political instability. The coin was introduced by King Louis XIII in 1615 as a new standardized currency to replace the various local currencies that were in use throughout France. The coin's design featured the king's portrait and was made of gold (.958) with a weight of 3.34 grams. Despite the challenges of the time, the 1 Écu d'Or - Louis XIII 1615 coin remained a popular and trusted form of currency for many years, and today it is highly sought after by collectors.
