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¼ Ecu with short wick - Louis XIV
| Silver (.917) | 6.746 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1643-1651 |
| Value | ¼ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 6.746 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#15146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of France surrounded by the inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT · NOMEN · DOMINI · A · BENEDICTVM · 1644
Engraver: Jean Warin
Edge
Plain
Comment
Short hair before earInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ecu coin with short wick featuring Louis XIV from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. 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. These reforms, combined with the coin's silver content and unique design, make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1643 A | 666682 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1644 A | 211864 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1644 D | 512918 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1645 A | 104270 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1645 D | 462204 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1648 D | 1930 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1649 D | 14124 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1650 D | 1926 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1651 D | 8987 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Ecu with short wick - Louis XIV 1643-1651 coin.
