Ecu with cravat - Louis XIV 1st type
| Silver (.917) | 27.45 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1672-1685 |
| Value | 1 Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.45 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27870 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Reverse with royal French shield surrounded by pious legend and date. The symbol below the shield and between "•DOMINI•" and "•BENEDICTVM•" is the mint mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT• NOMEN• DOMINI• &• BENEDICTVM•1680•
Unabridged legend: Sit Nomen Domini Benedictum
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Engraver: J.B Du Four/Warin/Roëttiers
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type has a variable diameter ranging from 38 to 41 mm (source: Gadoury Blanc) and is the subject of numerous bust variants.
There are 34 different busts for the 3 known engravers.
Example: Ecu 1673 A
Collection loskarZ
Obverse: coin with blank defect at 2 o'clock
Reverse: different engraver at 12 o'clock (Tour = Jean-Baptiste Dufour)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ecu with cravat - Louis XIV (1st type) 1672-1685 from France made of Silver (.917) weighing 27.45 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 one of the first coins to feature the king's portrait, which was a departure from the previous coins that featured the coat of arms of France. The coin's design was meant to promote the king's image and reinforce his authority as a powerful and influential leader in Europe.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1672 A | 12198 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1673 9 | 579893 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1673 A | 493530 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1673 L | 266476 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1674 A | 82214 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1674 L | 14123 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1675 L | 72216 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1676 A | 224202 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1676 L | 26960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1677 9 | 5457 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1677 A | 25973 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1677 L | 59541 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1678 A | 18530 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1678 L | 76232 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1679 | 90676 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1679 & | 353876 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1679 9 | 679827 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1679 B | 26369 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1679 E | 159493 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1679 I | 74235 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1679 K | 109372 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1679 X | 91222 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1680 & | 180055 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1680 9 | 632965 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1680 A | 363358 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1680 B | 86342 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1680 E | 58681 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1680 H | 45656 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1680 I | 25090 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1680 K | 108770 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1680 L | 588595 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1680 N | 33702 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1680 S | 15561 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1680 X | 54849 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1681 & | 65479 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1681 9 | 55689 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1681 I | 25089 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1681 K | 178142 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1681 L | 178142 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1681 S | 49688 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1681 X | 1905 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1682 9 | 298614 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1682 A | 84257 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1682 B | 34023 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1682 K | 180379 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1682 L | 392247 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1682 S | 8988 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1682 X | 1899 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1683 & | 85376 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1683 9 | 482766 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1683 B | 8922 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1683 K | 102782 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1683 L | 367852 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1683 S | 22049 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1683 X | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1684 K | 89964 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1684 L | 150552 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1685 9 | 60588 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Ecu with cravat - Louis XIV (1st type) 1672-1685 coin.
