1/2 Franc - Louis XIII

Issuer France
Year 1614-1615
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Franc
Currency Livre tournois (987-1795)
Composition Silver (.833)
Weight 7.094 g
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s) Nicolas Briot
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#1312
Obverse description Childlike bust of Louis XIII on the right, laureate, cuirassed and draped with a strawberry.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering + LVDOVIC. XIII. D: G. FRAN. ET. NAVA. REX.
Reverse description Cross formed of tulip-shaped florets, with an L in the middle, flanked by a small lily on the right.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering .SIT. NOMEN. DNI. BENEDICTVM. 1615
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1614 C - -
1615 C - (fr) Avec lis dans le L -
1615 C - (fr) Sans lis dans le L -
Numisquare ID 3584680900
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