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Ecu with juvenile bust - Louis XIV 2nd mark
Silver (.917) | 27.45 g | 39 mm |
Issuer | France |
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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 |
Numista | N#153294 |
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Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of France. Letter of workshop under the shield.
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 |
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1671 9 | 294617 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (2nd mark) 1664-1676 coin.