France ¼ Ecu - Louis XIII, 1642 – 1643
2nd portrait
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Ecu - Louis XIII
Year
1642 – 1643
Ruler
Louis XIII
(1610–1643)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
6.86
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Ecu - Louis XIII from France. Issued from 1642 to 1643. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 27 mm and weighs 6.86 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Louis XIII on the right, laureate draped and cuirassed.
- Reverse
- Crowned shield of France.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1643 A | — | (fr) Deux points | 11% | |
| 1643 A | — | (fr) Point | 26% | |
| 1643 A | — | (fr) Point, piéfort, tranche: EXEMPLUM PROBATI NUMISMATIS | 4% | |
| 1643 A | — | (fr) Point, piéfort, tranche: LVDOVICO XIII MONETAE RESTITVTORI | 4% | |
| 1643 A | — | (fr) Rose | 19% | |
| 1643 D | — | (fr) Trois points en triangle | 11% | |
| 1642 A | — | (fr) Deux points | 4% | |
| 1642 A | — | (fr) Point | 4% | |
| 1642 A | 625.3K | (fr) Rose | 30% | |
| 1642 A | — | (fr) Rose et étoile après REX |
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