½ Ecu of Bearn with 8 Ls - Louis XIV

Reverse

Cross formed of eight leaning Ls, each arm crowned, with a round shield in the heart, parted of France on a half-cut of Navarre-Béarn. Cross with four lilies diverging from the center.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SIT.NOMEN.DOMINI BENEDICTVM.1704

Engraver: Norbert Roettiers

Comment

Reforms for the Pau workshop can be identified by a "fer de lance" (or arrow) after the date on the reverse, in addition to the "vachette" (workshop mark) on the obverse.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Les réformations pour l'atelier de Pau sont identifiables par un "fer de lance"(ou flèche) après la date au revers en plus de la vachette (marque d'atelier) à l'avers.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Ecu of Bearn with 8 Ls - Louis XIV 1704-1705 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 coin's design, which features the king's portrait and the royal coat of arms, reflects the growing power and influence of the French monarchy during this period. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure consistency and accuracy in trade and commerce.

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