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½ Ecu of Bearn with juvenile bust - Louis XIV
| Silver (.917) | 13.544 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1667-1680 |
| Value | ½ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 13.544 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield, party of France, half-cut of Navarre-Béarn.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BENEDICIVM 1674 SIT NOMEN DOMINI
Interesting fact
The ½ Ecu of Bearn with the juvenile bust of Louis XIV was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in France. The coin was issued in 1667, just a few years after Louis XIV ascended to the throne at the age of four. During his early years as king, Louis XIV faced many challenges, including a series of wars with neighboring countries and a struggling economy. Despite these challenges, the coinage of France during this period remained consistent and of high quality, with the ½ Ecu of Bearn being a prime example. The coin's design, featuring a youthful Louis XIV, symbolized the hope and optimism that many French citizens had for their new king.
