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© CGB
¼ Ecu of Navarre with long wick - Louis XIV
1655 year| Silver (.917) | 6.862 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1655 |
| Value | ¼ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 6.862 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#360505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of France and Navarre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT.NOMEN.DOMINI.BENEDICTVM.1655
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ecu of Navarre with long wick - Louis XIV 1655 from France is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in France. Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, had just ascended to the throne in 1643 and was in the process of centralizing power and reforming the French government. The coin's design, featuring a long wick and a crowned shield with the fleur-de-lis, symbolizes the new monarch's authority and the unity of France under his rule. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
