⅒ Ecu of Béarn with three crowns - Louis XIV 1710-1715 front ⅒ Ecu of Béarn with three crowns - Louis XIV 1710-1715 back
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⅒ Ecu of Béarn with three crowns - Louis XIV

 
Silver (.917) 3.059 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Louis XIV (1643-1715)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1710-1715
Value
⅒ Silver Ecu
Currency
Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
3.059 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#406719
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Three crowns set 1 and 2 in triangle, separated by three lilies; workshop letter in the center.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM

Engraver: Norbert Roettiers

Edge

Corded.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Louis XIV, who was known as the "Sun King" and ruled France for over 70 years. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to promote trade and commerce in the region of Béarn, which was a province in southwestern France. The three crowns on the coin represent the three provinces of Béarn, Bigorre, and Foix, which were united under Louis XIV's rule.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1711 🐄 80000 - - - - - -
1712 🐄 73000 - - - - - -

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