½ Ecu of Flanders with palm branches - Louis XIV

Reverse

Round crowned shield, quartered of France, modern Burgundy, ancient Burgundy and Navarre between two palms. W in the exergue (under the shield).

Script: Latin

Lettering: SIT.NOMEN.DOMINI BENEDICTVM.1694

Engraver: Joseph Roëttiers

Edge

Inscription in relief.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM CHRISTIANISSIVM

Comment

The reformations are identifiable by a crescent at the beginning of the legend on the reverse.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Les réformations sont identifiables par un croissant en début de légende au revers.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Ecu of Flanders with palm branches - Louis XIV 1693-1699 from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis XIV, who was known as the "Sun King" and was instrumental in establishing France as a major power in Europe. The coin's design features palm branches, which were a symbol of victory and peace, and its silver content was a significant departure from the copper coins that were previously used in France. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early European coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.

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