⅛ Ecu of Navarre - Louis XIV 1648-1650 front ⅛ Ecu of Navarre - Louis XIV 1648-1650 back
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⅛ Ecu of Navarre - Louis XIV

 
Silver (.917) 4.71 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Louis XIV (1643-1715)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1648-1650
Value
⅛ Silver Ecu
Currency
Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
4.71 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
0.9 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#30744
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned shield, from Navarre-France, accosted by V III.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: CTA.DEI.SVM.ID.Q.SVM.1648.O

Comment

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

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ⅛ Ecu of Navarre - Louis XIV 1648-1650 from France is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France, known as the Fronde, which was a series of civil wars that lasted from 1648 to 1653. Despite the political instability, the coinage of Louis XIV continued to be minted, and this particular coin is a testament to the enduring power of the French monarchy during that time.