1⁄12 Ecu of Dauphiné with insignia - Louis XIV 1702 front 1⁄12 Ecu of Dauphiné with insignia - Louis XIV 1702 back
1⁄12 Ecu of Dauphiné with insignia - Louis XIV 1702 photo
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1⁄12 Ecu of Dauphiné with insignia - Louis XIV

1702 year
Silver (.917) 2.26 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Louis XIV (1643-1715)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1702
Value
1⁄12 Silver Ecu
Currency
Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
2.26 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#360510
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned round arms of France and Dauphiné with scepters behind.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM . 1702

Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.

Edge

Corded.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Louis XIV of France, who was known as the "Sun King" and ruled for over 70 years, making him one of the longest-reigning monarchs in European history.