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Ecu of Bearn with palm branches - Louis XIV
| Silver (.917) | 27.45 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1693-1699 |
| Value | 1 Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.45 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#90526 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Palm branches below crowned circular shield of France, Navarre, and Béarn.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT• NOMEN • DOMINI • • BENEDICTVM • 1693
Translation: Blessed be the name of the lord.
Engraver: Joseph Roëttiers
Edge
Embossed inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE SALVVM FAC REGEM
Translation: Lord, save the king.
Comment
reformations are identified by a crescent at the beginning of the legend on the reverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ecu of Bearn with palm branches - Louis XIV 1693-1699 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, also known as the Sun King, ruled France during this time and implemented a number of reforms that helped to centralize power and stabilize the economy. The coin's design, featuring palm branches and the king's image, reflects the grandeur and ambition of the French monarchy during this period.
