Reverse © Yannick Roszak
Reverse © Yannick Roszak
⅛ Ecu - Louis XIV Type 1, titles around the shield
| Silver (.917) | 4.87 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1644-1646 |
| Value | ⅛ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 4.87 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#318061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross fleurdelisée.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Ecu - Louis XIV (Type 1, titles around the shield) 1644-1646 from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. Louis XIV, who ruled from 1643 to 1715, implemented a number of reforms aimed at strengthening the French economy and centralizing power in the monarchy. The introduction of this coin, which was worth one-eighth of an ecu, was part of a broader effort to standardize currency and promote trade throughout the kingdom. Despite the challenges of the time, including a series of costly wars and a growing national debt, the ⅛ Ecu - Louis XIV coin remained a widely used and highly valued form of currency during its circulation.
