1/4 Ecu of Bearn with long wick - Louis XIV

€360,503.00
IssuerFrance
Year1651-1658
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Silver Ecu
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight6.44 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#187, Dy royales#1479, Ciani#1860
Obverse descriptionYoung bust of Louis XIV facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLVD.XIIII.D.G FR.ET.NA.RE.BD
(Translation: Louis XIV by the grace of God king of France and Navarre, lord of Bearn.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of France, Navarre, and Béarn.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering.SIT.NOMEN.DOMINI.BENEDICTVM.1651
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
MintPau, France
M
Morlaàs, France
Mintage1651  - Palms -
1653 M - (fr) *G* -
1655  - (fr) *F* -
1655 M - (fr) *R* -
1657  - (fr) *F* -
1658  - (fr) *F* -
Catalog ID6421631420
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