© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Ecu of Flanders with insignia - Louis XIV round shield
| Silver (.917) | 37.654 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1701-1703 |
| Value | ½ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 37.654 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#360770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned circular shield of France, Navarre, Old and New Burgundy with crossed scepter and hand of justice behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · SIT·NOMEN·DOMINI·BENEDICTVM 1702·
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Edge
Embossed inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE·SALVVM·FAC·REGEM·CHRISTIANISSIMVM
Translation: Lord, save the christian king.
Comment
This piece was called "carambola" from 1806.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ecu of Flanders with insignia - Louis XIV (round shield) 1701-1703 from France made of Silver (.917) weighing 37.654 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis XIV, who was known as the Sun King and was the monarch of France from 1643 until his death in 1715. During his reign, France experienced a period of economic growth and cultural achievement, and the coinage of the time reflects this. The Ecu was a widely used denomination during this period and was used for everyday transactions, making it a valuable piece of history for collectors today.
