Ecu of Flanders - Louis XIV

Reverse

Crowned shield quartered at 1 and 4 of France, at 2 of modern Burgundy, at 3 of ancient Burgundy. Different workshop in the exergue (under the shield).

Script: Latin

Lettering: SIT • NOMEN • DOMINI • BENEDICTVM • 1686

Engraver: Nicolas Antoine-Aury

Edge

Inscription in relief.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM CHRISTIANISSIMVM

Comment

This type was called carambola from 1806.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Ce type fut appelé carambole à partir de 1806.

Interesting fact

The Ecu of Flanders - Louis XIV 1685-1686 coin from France made of Silver weighing 37.654 g is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time when France was experiencing economic and political instability. The coin was issued during the reign of King Louis XIV, who ruled France from 1643 to 1715, and it was used to help finance the king's military campaigns and lavish spending habits. Despite the economic challenges of the time, the Ecu of Flanders remained a popular form of currency and was widely used throughout France and other parts of Europe.

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