Ecu with juvenile bust - Louis XIV (2nd mark) 1664-1676 front Ecu with juvenile bust - Louis XIV (2nd mark) 1664-1676 back
Ecu with juvenile bust - Louis XIV (2nd mark) 1664-1676 photo
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Ecu with juvenile bust - Louis XIV 2nd mark

 
Silver (.917) 27.45 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Louis XIV (1643-1715)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1664-1676
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
References
Numista
N#153294
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Crowned shield of France. Letter of workshop under the shield.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: SIT • NOMEN • DOMINI •• BENEDICTVM •1668

Engraver: J. Warin

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ecu with juvenile bust - Louis XIV (2nd mark) 1664-1676 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, also known as the Sun King, was a powerful and influential monarch who ruled France for over 70 years, and his reign saw the establishment of a centralized state, the development of a strong economy, and the promotion of arts and culture. The coin's design, featuring a youthful portrait of the king, reflects the importance placed on the monarchy during this time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1671 9 294617 - - - - - -

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