20 sols de Béarn aux insignes Louis XIV 1707-1708 front 20 sols de Béarn aux insignes Louis XIV 1707-1708 back
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20 sols de Béarn aux insignes Louis XIV

 
Silver (.7983) 6.196 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Louis XIV (1643-1715)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1707-1708
Value
20 Sols (1&nbspLT)
Currency
Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition
Silver (.7983)
Weight
6.196 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#396641
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The hand of justice and the sceptre in saltire, between three lilies placed 2 and 1, under a crown.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINE SALVVM. FAC. REGEM

Translation: May God protect the king.

Engraver: Norbert Roettiers

Edge

Cordonned

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 sols de Béarn aux insignes Louis XIV 1707-1708 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the country. The coin was issued as part of a series of currency reforms implemented by King Louis XIV to address the financial crisis caused by the costly wars fought during his reign. Despite the challenges, the coin remained in circulation for over a century, a testament to its durability and the trust that people had in the French monetary system at the time.