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

Issuer France
Year 1655
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/4 Silver Ecu
Currency Livre tournois (987-1795)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 6.862 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Ciani#1856, GadR2#141, Dy royales#1475
Obverse description Young bust of Louis XIV facing right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering LVD.XIIII.D.G. . . FR.ET.NA.REX
(Translation: Louis XIV by the grace of God king of France and Navarre.)
Reverse description Crowned shield of France and Navarre.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering SIT.NOMEN.DOMINI.BENEDICTVM.1655
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
Mint V
Saint-Palais, France
Mintage 1655 V - -
Numisquare ID 8691684810
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