© CGB
© CGB
1⁄16 Ecu of Flanders with insignia - Louis XIV pointy schield
1705 year| Silver (.857) | 2.35 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1705 |
| Value | 1⁄16 Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.857) |
| Weight | 2.35 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#38275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield with arms of France and Old and New Burgundy with scepters behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM. 1705.
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Engraver: Joseph Roëttiers
Edge
Corded.
Comment
Minted as part of the 4th Reformation: a typo after the date.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Louis XIV, who was known as the "Sun King" and ruled France for over 70 years. He was instrumental in establishing France as a major power in Europe and implemented many reforms, including the creation of a standardized system of weights and measures, which this coin would have been a part of.
