© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
1 Pistole Siege of Aire
1641 year| Gold | 12.52 g | - |
| Issuer | City under siege of Aire-sur-la-Lys (French States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Period | Franco-Spanish War (1635-1659) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1641 |
| Value | 1 Pistole |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 12.52 g |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#369386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Smooth.
Comment
Struck during one of the sieges of Aire-sur-la-lys.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aire-sur-la-Lys
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pistole (Siege of Aire) 1641 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and conflict. The city of Aire-sur-la-Lys was under siege by French forces, and the coin was likely used as a means of exchange and payment for goods and services during this time. Despite the challenges and hardships faced by those living in the city during the siege, the coin remains a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people who lived there.