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1⁄12 Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV
| Silver (.917) | 2.287 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1646-1663 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 2.287 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#97221 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
New French crowned shield: azure, three golden fleurs-de-lys 2 and 1; around the shield, a circular legend in Latin, followed by the year between 10 and 12 o'clock; at 6 o'clock, a different workshop placed at the point of the shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIT·NOMEN·DOMINI·I·BENEDICTVM·1659·
·I·
Unabridged legend: Sit Nomen Domini Benedictum
Engraver: Jean Warin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1⁄12 Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV 1646-1663 from France made of Silver (.917) weighing 2.287 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Louis XIV, who was known as the "Sun King" and ruled France for over 70 years. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to promote trade and commerce in France and its colonies. The long wick on the coin was a unique feature that helped to distinguish it from other coins of the time.
