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Vaquette - Louis XIII 1st type ND
1642 year| Billon (.206 silver) | 0.784 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1642 |
| Value | ¾ Denier (1⁄320 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.206 silver) |
| Weight | 0.784 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Cross within a trefoil quatrefoil.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GRATIA. DEI. SVM. ID. Q. SVM
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Vaquette - Louis XIII (1st type) ND (1642) 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 shortage of silver, which led to the minting of coins with lower silver content, such as the Vaquette. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of 17th-century France.
