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6 Blancs or Double Sol Parisis - Louis XIV
1657 year| Billon (.359 silver) | 2.353 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1657 |
| Value | 2 Sols (0.1 LP) |
| Currency | Pound Parisis (987-1667) |
| Composition | Billon (.359 silver) |
| Weight | 2.353 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37940 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Three lilies placed two and one under a crown, the mint letter under the crown and the date cut by the third lily. Under a line in the exergue, the face value of six blancs written in old French.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
K
1657
SIZ BLANS
Translation: Six whites.
Engraver: Jean Warin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Blancs or Double Sol Parisis - Louis XIV 1657 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis XIV, who was known for his lavish spending and military campaigns, which put a strain on the French economy. As a result, the coin's metal content was changed to billon, which is a mixture of silver and copper, in order to reduce the amount of silver used in coin production and save on costs. This change in metal content was a common practice during this time period, as many European countries were facing similar economic challenges. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.
