© 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 short wick - Louis XIV
| Gold (.917) | 3.376 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1643-1652 |
| Value | ½ Gold Louis |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.376 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#270828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cross of eight L's with four lis in the angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHRS.REGN.VINC.IMP.
D
Engraver: Jean Warin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gold Louis with short wick - Louis XIV 1643-1652 from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, was attempting to centralize power and rebuild the French economy after years of war and instability. The coin's design, featuring a portrait of the king and the French coat of arms, reflects the monarch's efforts to promote a strong and unified image of France. Additionally, the use of gold in the coin's minting was a symbol of the country's growing wealth and prosperity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1643 A | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Gold Louis with short wick - Louis XIV 1643-1652 coin.
