Ecu of Bearn with insignia - Louis XIV

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1701-1703
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Silver Ecu
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight27.45 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#331, Dy royales#1541, Ciani#1916
Obverse descriptionBust of Louis XIV facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLVD.XIIII.D:G FR.ET.NA.RE.BD
(Translation: Louis XIV, by God`s grace, king of France and Navarre, lord of Bearn.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned 3-part round coat of arms of France, Navarre, and Bearn on crossed scepters.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering.SIT.NOMEN.DOMINI. BENEDICTVM.1701
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
EdgeEmbossed inscription.
Mint
Mintage1701  - -
1702  - -
1703  - -
Catalog ID8197982050
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