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Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV 1st type
| Silver (.917) | 27.450 g | 39.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1690-1693 |
| Value | 1 Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.450 g |
| Diameter | 39.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Cross formed of eight leaning Ls, each arm crowned, four lilies diverging from the center, in which is a circle with the workshop letter. Abbreviated Latin legends around the edges.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHRS REGN VINC IMP
A
Unabridged legend: Christus Regnat, vincit, imperat
Engraver: J. Röettiers
Edge
Inscription in relief.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM
Comment
reformations are identified by a star after IMP on the reverse.This is the only shield bearing the legend "CHRISTUS REGNAT VINCIT IMPERAT" usually reserved for gold coinage.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV (1st type) 1690-1693 from France 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.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1690 & | 94750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1690 9 | 72214 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1690 A | 2101947 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1690 D | 420179 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1690 E | 39526 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1690 G | 370224 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1690 I | 132234 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1690 K | 37706 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1690 L | 365992 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1690 M | 47124 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1690 N | 590103 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1690 S | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1690 X | 460253 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1690 Y | 471 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1691 & | 56091 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1691 9 | 74864 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1691 A | 100195 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1691 D | 746191 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1691 E | 51261 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1691 G | 606866 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1691 I | 10614 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1691 K | 85583 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1691 L | 17700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1691 M | 693441 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1691 N | 594151 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1691 O | 118000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1691 P | 15192 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1691 S | 24158 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1691 X | 68831 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1691 Y | 46556 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1692 & | 74750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1692 9 | 31800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1692 A | 106961 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1692 D | 90140 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1692 E | 20998 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1692 G | 8591 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1692 H | 27382 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1692 I | 121408 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1692 K | 26186 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1692 L | 10500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1692 M | 23316 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1692 N | 83133 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1692 O | 10025 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1692 P | 17328 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1692 S | 10577 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1692 X | 15137 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1692 Y | 160948 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1693 & | 45288 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1693 A | 17946 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1693 D | 30490 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1693 E | 2372 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1693 I | 3033 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1693 K | 4128 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1693 N | 14195 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1693 O | 1480 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1693 P | 18787 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1693 S | 2737 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1693 X | 65337 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1693 Y | 1970 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV (1st type) 1690-1693 coin.
