© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
1⁄24 Ecu with short wick - Louis XIV
| Silver (.917) | 1.143 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1643-1644 |
| Value | 1⁄24 Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 1.143 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#360779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIT·NOMEN·DOMINI·BENEDICTVM·1643
·A·
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Engraver: Jean Warin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1643-1644 Louis XIV 1/24 Ecu coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis XIV, who was known as the "Sun King" and ruled France from 1643 until his death in 1715. During his reign, France experienced a period of cultural and artistic flourishing, as well as significant economic growth and military expansion. The coin's design, which features a portrait of Louis XIV and the French coat of arms, reflects the grandeur and opulence of the French monarchy during this time.
