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Ecu with palm branches - Louis XIV
| Silver | 27.45 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1693-1701 |
| Value | 1 Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.45 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Round shield of France crowned between two palms. Different workshop in the exergue (under the shield).
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT•NOMEN•DOMINI• E BENEDICTVM• 1694
Edge
Inscription in relief.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM
Comment
The reformations are identifiable by a crescent after the year on the reverse. Interesting fact
The Ecu with palm branches - Louis XIV 1693-1701 from France was minted during a time when the French monarchy was transitioning from a feudal system to an absolute monarchy. This coin was used as a means of promoting the new monetary system and solidifying the power of the monarch.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1693 A | 102720 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1693 AA | 6120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1693 D | 392382 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1693 E | 919 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1697 9 | 490257 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Ecu with palm branches - Louis XIV 1693-1701 coin.
