¼ Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV 2nd type

Reverse

Cross formed of eight L's leaning, each arm crowned, with three lilies set 2 and 1 in a circle in its heart. Cross cantoned with four fleurs-de-lis diverging from the center. Different workshop in the exergue (under the cross).

Script: Latin

Lettering: SIT•NOMEN•DOMINI•BENEDICTVM•1704

Engraver: Norbert Roettiers

Edge

Corded.

Comment

Reformations are identifiable by a shell after the date on the reverse.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Les réformations sont identifiables par une coquille après la date au revers.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Ecu coin with 8 Ls - Louis XIV (2nd type) 1704-1709 from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in France. Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, was the monarch at the time and was known for his lavish spending and centralization of power. The coin's design features the king's portrait and the motto "L'Etat c'est moi" or "I am the state," which reflects the absolute monarchy that existed during his reign. The coin's silver content and weight also reflect the economic policies of the time, which aimed to stabilize the French currency and promote trade.

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