1⁄24 Écu - Louis XIII 1643 front 1⁄24 Écu - Louis XIII 1643 back
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1⁄24 Écu - Louis XIII

1643 year
Silver (.917) 1.143 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Louis XIII (1610-1643)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1643
Value
1⁄24 Silver Ecu
Currency
Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
1.143 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#37542
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned Ecu of France.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. - A - BENEDICTVM. 1642.

Engraver: Jean Warin

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1643 Louis XIII 1/24 Écu coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. 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 silver content and small denomination made it a popular choice for everyday transactions, and it remained in circulation for many years after its minting. Despite its age, many of these coins have survived to the present day and are highly sought after by collectors.