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Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV
| Silver (.917) | 27.450 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1646-1659 |
| Value | 1 Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.450 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of France with three different fleur-de-lys, workshop at the exergue (under the shield). Latin legends in periphery with the vintage in top on the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIT·NOMEN·DOMINI··BENEDICTUM·1649
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Engraver: Jean Warin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV 1646-1659 from France made of Silver (.917) weighing 27.450 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in France. Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, ruled France during this time and oversaw many significant reforms and developments, including the creation of a new currency system. The Ecu was one of the coins introduced during this time, and it was used widely throughout France and its colonies. Despite the challenges of the time, the Ecu remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and it continues to be a sought-after collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1646 A | 19900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1646 B | 17668 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1646 H | 15701 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1647 & | 5700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1647 A | 3457 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1647 B | 36139 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1647 F | 12067 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1647 G | 11912 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1647 H | 43394 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1647 K | 32740 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1647 M | 28166 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1647 N | 7202 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1647 T | 5777 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1648 & | 30010 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1648 9 | 76713 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1648 B | 63284 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1648 F | 23627 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1648 G | 17172 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1648 H | 19867 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1648 K | 20863 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1648 M | 119501 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1648 N | 59927 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1648 T | 33167 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1649 & | 44940 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1649 A | 106404 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1649 F | 1203 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1649 H | 20504 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1649 K | 20221 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1649 M | 2250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1649 N | 59606 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1649 T | 262612 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1650 K | 4173 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1650 N | 4173 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1650 T | 160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1651 A | 1414150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1651 B | 447922 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1651 K | 13962 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1651 M | 3212 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1651 N | 1382 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1651 P | 1382 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1651 S | 16530 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1651 T | 3852 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 & | 24555 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 9 | 190174 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 A | 2368000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 B | 589603 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 D | 37234 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 G | 26586 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 I | 1926 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 K | 20382 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 L | 36912 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 N | 120464 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 O | 2728 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 P | 111376 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 S | 175092 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 T | 76096 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 X | 144185 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 & | 21505 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 9 | 433920 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 A | 657840 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 B | 124860 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 F | 7200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 I | 2568 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 K | 10432 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 L | 40443 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 M | 87045 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 N | 11564 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 O | 2728 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 P | 16370 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 S | 81046 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 T | 17591 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 X | 99503 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1654 & | 802 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1654 K | 4815 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1654 L | 8025 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1659 L | 51356 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV 1646-1659 coin.
