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1 Gold Ecu with sun - Louis XIII 2nd type
1641 year| Gold (.958) | 3.37 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1641 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 3.37 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#417287 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ CHRS REGNAT VINCIT ET IMPERAT 1641
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gold Ecu with sun - Louis XIII (2nd type) 1641 from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis XIII, who ruled France from 1610 to 1643. During his reign, France experienced a period of economic growth and cultural flourishing, known as the "Golden Age of Louis XIII." This period saw the development of new industries, such as textiles and trade, and the coinage of gold and silver coins like the 1 Gold Ecu with sun. The coin's design, featuring the king's portrait and the sun, symbolized the power and prosperity of the French monarchy during this time.
