1/8 Ecu of Flanders with insignia - Louis XIV round shield

Issuer France
Year 1701-1702
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/8 Silver Ecu
Currency Livre tournois (987-1795)
Composition Silver (.857)
Weight 4.706 g
Diameter 25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#1548, Ciani#1914
Obverse description Bust of Louis XIV facing right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering LVD.XIIII.D.G FR.ET.NAV.REX
(Translation: Louis XIV by the grace of God king of France and Navarre.)
Reverse description Crowned circular shield of France, Navarre, Old and New Burgundy with crossed scepter and hand of justice behind.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering SIT.NOMEN.DOMINI.BENEDICTVM.1701
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge Corded.
Mint W
Lille, France (1685-1858)
Mintage 1701 W - -
1702 W - -
Numisquare ID 3196412560
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