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Ecu with juvenile bust - Louis XIV 1st mark
| Silver (.917) | 27.45 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1662-1673 |
| 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#27880 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of France; different workshop under the shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT • NOMEN • DOMINI •• BENEDICTVM •1672
Engraver: Jean Warin
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ecu with juvenile bust - Louis XIV (1st mark) 1662-1673 from France made of Silver (.917) weighing 27.45 g is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in France. Louis XIV, who was known as the Sun King, ruled France during this time and implemented a number of reforms that helped to centralize power and stabilize the economy. The coin's design, which features a youthful portrait of Louis XIV, was meant to symbolize the renewal and prosperity that the king's rule was expected to bring to France. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a testament to the enduring legacy of Louis XIV's reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1662 A | 26483 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1663 9 | 5956 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1663 A | 11873 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1663 L | 64998 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1664 9 | 132498 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1664 A | 18699 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1665 9 | 132498 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1665 A | 14622 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1666 A | 68189 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1670 A | 91086 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1672 A | 109753 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Ecu with juvenile bust - Louis XIV (1st mark) 1662-1673 coin.
