Description

Extremely rare large silver jeton struck by the Dauphiné to commemorate the birth of the future Louis XIII on September 27, 1601.

Indeed, Louis XIII became Dauphin of France from birth, as he was the first legitimate son of King Henry IV of France.

FAVST. DELPHINI. NAT. DELPHINATES – The people of the Dauphiné celebrate the joyous birth of the Dauphin.

DEDIT HOC PATRIS INSITA VIRTVS – The innate virtue of the father has brought this about.