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© PCGS
½ Gold Louis with sun - Louis XIV
| Gold (.917) | 4.079 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1709-1715 |
| Value | ½ Gold Louis |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 4.079 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#376638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned back to back L’s in cruciform, fleur-de-lis at angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • CHRS • • REGN • • VINC • • IMP •
Engraver: Norbert Roettiers
Edge
Corded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gold Louis with sun - Louis XIV 1709-1715 from France is that it was minted during a time when the French monarchy was transitioning from a feudal system to an absolute monarchy, with Louis XIV holding the most power. This coin, bearing the image of the sun king, symbolizes the beginning of a new era of centralized power and prosperity in France.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1709 A | 175542 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1710 & | 662 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1710 A | 71449 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1710 D | 56814 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1710 M | 19227 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1711 9 | 13200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1711 A | 91435 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1711 D | 83452 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1711 N | 320000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1711 ↄc | 33654 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1712 G | 9972 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1713 N | 35954 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 sun - Louis XIV 1709-1715 coin.
