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5 Sols with insignia - Louis XIV 1702-1704 photo
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5 Sols with insignia - Louis XIV

 
Silver (.798) 1.549 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Louis XIV (1643-1715)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1702-1704
Value
1⁄16 Silver Ecu
Currency
Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition
Silver (.798)
Weight
1.549 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#16290
Rarity index
35%

Reverse

The hand of justice and the scepter in saltire, between three lilies laid 2 and 1, under a crown.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: .DOMINE. SALVVM. FAC. REGEM.

Engraver: Joseph Roëttiers

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Sols coin with the insignia of Louis XIV from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. Louis XIV, who ruled from 1643 to 1715, implemented a number of reforms aimed at strengthening the French economy and military, including the creation of a new currency system. The 5 Sols coin was part of this new system and was designed to be a more reliable and stable form of currency than previous coins. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with its silver content and historical significance making it a sought-after piece among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1702 & 1753733 - - - - - -
1702 9 3467047 - - - - - -
1702 A 17926402 - - - - - -
1702 AA 898619 - - - - - -
1702 B 4727817 - - - - - -
1702 BB 1544442 - - - - - -
1702 C 2832224 - - - - - -
1702 D 3642243 - - - - - -
1702 E 1697436 - - - - - -
1702 G 979837 - - - - - -
1702 H 1280885 - - - - - -
1702 I 1023000 - - - - - -
1702 K 1435052 - - - - - -
1702 L 162360 - - - - - -
1702 M 2574001 - - - - - -
1702 N 175386 - - - - - -
1702 O 1431395 - - - - - -
1702 P 1446141 - - - - - -
1702 S 1203091 - - - - - -
1702 T 1660250 - - - - - -
1702 V 781010 - - - - - -
1702 W 4018716 - - - - - -
1702 X 1140097 - - - - - -
1702 Y 794473 - - - - - -
1702 Z 339311 - - - - - -
1702 ϽϹ 1087612 - - - - - -
1703 A 1902616 - - - - - -
1703 BB 11674512 - - - - - -
1703 W 56000 - - - - - -
1704 BB 14694136 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Sols with insignia - Louis XIV 1702-1704 coin.