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Quinzain - Louis XIII
1641 year| Billon (.240 silver) | 2.40 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1641 |
| Value | 1 Quinzain (1⁄16 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.240 silver) |
| Weight | 2.40 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Scalloped cross cantoned by four lilies, with a lily in the heart within a grenetis.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + SIT. NOMEN. DNI. BENEDICT. 1641
Engraver: J. Darmand Lorfelin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinzain - Louis XIII 1641 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 king of France from 1610 until his death in 1643. During his reign, France was facing significant financial challenges, including a large national debt and a series of costly wars with neighboring countries. Despite these challenges, the Quinzain - Louis XIII 1641 coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout France and its colonies.
