© PCGS
© PCGS
¼ Ecu - Louis XIV Type
| Silver (.917) | 9.712 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1643-1649 |
| Value | ¼ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 9.712 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of France.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM
II II
K
Engraver: Darmand Lorfelin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ecu - Louis XIV (Type 1) coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. 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 minted from silver and had a relatively low denomination, was likely intended to facilitate trade and commerce during this period of transformation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1643 C | 21017 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1645 C | 48258 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1647 C | 8870 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Ecu - Louis XIV (Type 1) 1643-1649 coin.
