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Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV 2nd type
| Silver (.917) | 27.28 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1704-1709 |
| Value | 1 Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.28 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16342 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Cross formed of four groups of L leaning under a crown cutting the legend, cantoned by four lilies. Three lilies in the heart. Letter of workshop in the exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM 1706
Edge
Raised edge, with fleuron and lily between the words.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE SALVVM FAC REGEM
Comment
Reformations are identified by a shell after the date on the reverse (for AA and BB, a star).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV (2nd type) 1704-1709 from France made of Silver (.917) weighing 27.28 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Louis XIV, who was known as the "Sun King" and ruled France for over 70 years. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to promote trade and commerce in France and its colonies. The 8 Ls on the coin represent the 8 livres tournois, which was the standard unit of account in France at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1704 9 | 95368 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1704 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1705 9 | 47204 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1705 T | 128686 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1708 9 | 232987 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (2nd type) 1704-1709 coin.
