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¼ Ecu with three crowns - Louis XIV
| Silver (.917) | 7.648 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1709-1715 |
| Value | ¼ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 7.648 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#24582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
3 Crowns, fleur-de-lis in openings.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT•NOMEN•DOMINI•BENEDICTVM• 1711
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ecu coin with three crowns - Louis XIV 1709-1715 from France is that it was minted during a time when France was transitioning from a feudal society to a centralized state, and the coinage of the time reflected this change. The coin features three crowns, which symbolize the three estates of the realm: the clergy, the nobility, and the commoners. This design was meant to represent the unity of the French people under the rule of Louis XIV, who was known as the "Sun King" and sought to consolidate his power and create a more centralized government.
