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Silver Ecu with short wick - Louis XIV
| Silver (.917) | 27.142 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1643-1645 |
| Value | 1 Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.142 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#15143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of France surrounded by the inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. A .BENEDICTVM. 1643.
Engraver: Jean Warin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Silver Ecu with short wick - Louis XIV 1643-1645 from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. Louis XIV, who ruled from 1643 to 1715, implemented a number of reforms aimed at strengthening the French economy and centralizing power in the monarchy. The coinage of the time reflects this period of transformation, with the introduction of new coinage systems and designs that symbolized the power and prestige of the French monarchy. The Silver Ecu, in particular, was a widely used coin that played an important role in everyday transactions and commerce.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1643 A | 336717 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1643 D | 1200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1644 A | 356356 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1644 D | 31135 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1645 A | 113851 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1645 D | 17716 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Silver Ecu with short wick - Louis XIV 1643-1645 coin.
