1⁄12 Ecu of Bearn with insignia - Louis XIV

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1701-1702
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1⁄12 Silver Ecu
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight2.26 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#322, Dy royales#1544, Ciani#1919
Obverse descriptionBust of Louis XIV facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLVD.XIIII.D:G FR.ET.REX BD
(Translation: Louis XIV by the grace of God king of France and Navarre, lord of Bearn.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned round 3-part round coat of arms of France, Navarre, and Béarn on crossed scepters and hand of justice behind.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSIT.NOMEN.DOMINI. BENEDICTVM.1702
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
EdgeCorded.
Mint
Mintage1701  - -
1702  - -
Catalog ID9435336550
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