© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Gold Louis with shield - Louis XIV
| Gold (.917) | 3.31 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1690-1693 |
| Value | ½ Gold Louis |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.31 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#278891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned arms, mint mark above, date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM 1690 X
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gold Louis with shield - Louis XIV 1690-1693 from France is that it was minted during a time when France was transitioning from a feudal society to a modern state. The coin's design, featuring a shield with the fleur-de-lis symbol, represents the French monarchy and its influence during this period.
