Lordship of Sedan (1549-1560), Principality of Sedan (1560-1642)
Independent state (1549-1642)
Location: Ardennes
Capital City: Sedan
Government type: Monarchy
Main languages: French, Walloon
Main religions: Protestant Christianity
Chronology
1549: Robert de la Marck, Lord of Sedan, declares independence under protection of France
1560: Lord raised to Prince
1642: Annexed to France during the Thirty Years' War
Currency
Livre (1577-1642)
1 Livre = 20 Sols = 80 Liard = 240 Deniers • 1 Ecu = 2.5 Livre • 1 Pistole = 3 Livre
Coins from Sedan in the collection
•2 Liard, 1613 (Prince Henri (1591-1623), copper, Sedan mint, KM#12)