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Sizain - Louis XIII
| Billon | 1.195 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1639-1642 |
| Value | 1 Sizain (1⁄40 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.195 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross scalloped, canted with four lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .SIT. NOMEN DOMINI. BENEDICTVM.
Engraver: Nicolas Briot
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Sizain - Louis XIII coin from France, made of Billon and weighing 1.195g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in France. Louis XIII, who ruled from 1610 to 1643, was the last king of France to rule under the old feudal system, and his reign saw the rise of the nobility and the decline of the peasantry. This coin, minted during his reign, is a symbol of the economic and social changes that were taking place in France during that time.
