¼ Ecu of Navarre - Louis XIV 1646-1651 front ¼ Ecu of Navarre - Louis XIV 1646-1651 back
¼ Ecu of Navarre - Louis XIV 1646-1651 photo
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¼ Ecu of Navarre - Louis XIV

 
Silver (.917) 9.712 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Louis XIV (1643-1715)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1646-1651
Value
¼ Silver Ecu
Currency
Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
9.712 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#168373
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Shield half-partite of France and Navarre, crowned, accosted of II and II.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: GRATIA . DEI . SVM . ID : Q . SVM 1651 : V

Unabridged legend: Gratia Dei Sum Id Quod Sum

Edge

Plain

Comment

The end letters of the legend can be B, O or V.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Ecu of Navarre - Louis XIV 1646-1651 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 minting of this coin, which was used widely in trade and commerce, reflects the growing influence and power of the French monarchy during this period.