© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
1 Patagon - Louise Marguerite
1628 year| Silver | 25.21 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Château-Regnault (French States) |
|---|---|
| Princess | Louise Marguerite of Lorraine (1605-1629) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1628 |
| Value | 1 Patagon (12⁄5) |
| Currency | Livre (1545-1629) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 25.21 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#379639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with crown above divides date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA ARGENTEA CASTRO REGINALDI C
16 28
Interesting fact
The 1 Patagon coin from the Principality of Château-Regnault (French States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The Principality was a small state located in the north of France, and it was a vassal state of the King of France. In 1628, the year the coin was minted, France was in the midst of the Thirty Years' War, a conflict that would last until 1659 and devastate much of Europe. Despite the turmoil, the Principality of Château-Regnault was able to maintain its independence and mint its own coins, such as the 1 Patagon. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of the Principality during a difficult time in history.
