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Double Gold Louis with shield - Louis XIV
1690 year| Gold (.917) | 13.503 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1690 |
| Value | 2 Gold Louis |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 13.503 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of France, star and crescent at the tip.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM
1690
A
Engraver: Joseph Roëttiers
Interesting fact
The Double Gold Louis with shield - Louis XIV 1690 from France is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known to exist. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value can reach tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
