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Vaquette - Louis XIII 2nd type
| Billon (.026 silver) | 0.784 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1612-1630 |
| Value | ¾ Denier (1⁄320 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.026 silver) |
| Weight | 0.784 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross within a trefoiled quatrefoil, a date numeral at the end of the four arms of the cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GRATIA• DEI• SVM• ID• Q• S
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Vaquette - Louis XIII (2nd type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced in 1612, just a few years after the death of Henry IV, who had brought stability and prosperity to the country after decades of religious wars. Louis XIII, who was only 11 years old when he ascended to the throne, faced many challenges during his reign, including conflicts with the nobility and the Habsburgs, as well as the Thirty Years' War. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency throughout his reign and beyond.
