Ecu with antique draped bust - Louis XIV

Reverse

Crowned shield of France. Different workshop in the exergue (under the shield).

Script: Latin

Lettering: SIT• NOMEN• DOMINI•BENEDICTVM•1689

Engraver: Joseph Roëttiers

Edge

Inscription in relief.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM

Comment

For the first time, coins are marked on the edge thanks to the fast mechanical process of the ferrule implemented by Jean Castaing in order to discourage trimmers.
The edge is inscribed in relief from 1685 in Paris, later in some workshops.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Pour la première fois les monnaies sont marquées sur la tranche grâce au procédé mécanique rapide de la virole mis en œuvre par Jean Castaing afin de décourager les rogneurs.
Tranche inscrite en relief à partir de 1685 à Paris, plus tard dans certains ateliers.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ecu with antique draped bust - Louis XIV 1684-1689 from France made of Silver weighing 27.45g 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 coin's design features an image of the king with a draped bust, symbolizing the power and wealth of the French monarchy at the time.

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