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Gold Louis with long wick - Louis XIV
| Gold (.917) | 6.751 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1646-1660 |
| Value | 1 Gold Louis |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 6.751 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#15145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Eight L's leaning and crowned forming a cross cantoned by four fleurs-de-lis. In heart, the letter of workshop, in a circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHRS.REGN.VINC.IMP. A
Engraver: Jean Warin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Louis with long wick - Louis XIV 1646-1660 from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. Louis XIV, also 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 itself is made of gold (.917) and weighs 6.751 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1646 A | 12164 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1647 A | 124252 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1647 C | 570 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1648 & | 2791 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1648 A | 44799 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1648 AR | 2837 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1648 B | 31520 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1648 C | 570 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1648 F | 1740 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1648 H | 562 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1649 A | 320498 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1649 B | 300090 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1649 C | 679 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1649 H | 851 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1650 A | 363968 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1650 C | 614 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1650 F | 1196 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1650 I | 720 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1650 T | 1011 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1651 & | 2320 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1651 A | 521041 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1651 AR | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1651 B | 47600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1651 C | 1684 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1651 F | 1269 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1651 H | 1716 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1651 N | 4800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1651 S | 6200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 A | 388750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 B | 104400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 C | 2479 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 D | 19482 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 E | 5800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 F | 1414 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 I | 3900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1652 S | 7147 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 & | 5546 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 A | 498227 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 AR | 600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 C | 1972 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 D | 39181 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 E | 900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 I | 2790 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 N | 3829 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 X | 77516 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1654 C | 825 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1654 S | 2230 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1655 C | 428 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1657 K | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1660 K | 9046 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Gold Louis with long wick - Louis XIV 1646-1660 coin.