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Ecu of Bearn with long wick - Louis XIV
| Silver (.917) | 27.45 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1650-1662 |
| Value | 1 Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.45 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#57547 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of France, Navarre, and Béarn.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT.NOMEN.DOMINI.BENEDICTUM.1652.
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Engraver: Jean Warin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ecu of Bearn with long wick - Louis XIV 1650-1662 from France made of Silver (.917) weighing 27.45 g is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in France. Louis XIV, who ruled from 1643 to 1715, implemented a number of reforms aimed at strengthening the French economy and centralizing power in the monarchy. The introduction of the Ecu coin, which replaced the earlier Teston coin, was part of these reforms. The Ecu was a widely used denomination and was minted in large quantities, making it a common find for collectors today.
