© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Double Gold Louis with 8 Ls and insignia - Louis XIV
| Gold (.917) | 13.503 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1700-1704 |
| Value | 2 Gold Louis |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 13.503 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#270833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross of eight L's.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHRS REGN VINC IMP
K
Edge
String
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Gold Louis with 8 Ls and insignia - Louis XIV 1700-1704 from France is that it was minted during a time when France was experiencing economic difficulties, and the coin was intended to help alleviate some of the financial strain. The coin was made of gold (.917) and weighed 13.503 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after coin among collectors today.
