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1 Gold Ecu with sun - Louis XIII 5th type
1635 year| Gold (.958) | 3.35 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1635 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 3.35 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#417544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS IMP
&
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gold Ecu with sun - Louis XIII (5th type) 1635 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 was known for his efforts to centralize power and reform the French economy. The coin's design, which features a sun on the obverse (front) side and a crowned shield on the reverse (back) side, reflects the political and cultural influences of the time. The sun symbolized the king's divine right to rule, while the crowned shield represented the power and authority of the French monarchy. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
