1/2 Ecu of Flanders with insignia - Louis XIV pointy schield

€360,585.00
IssuerFrance
Year1704-1705
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Silver Ecu
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver (.857)
Weight18.82 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#358, GadR2#196, Dy royales#1561, Ciani#1933
Obverse descriptionBust of Louis XIV facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering.LVD.XIIII.D.G. FR.ET.NAV.REX.
(Translation: Louis XIV by the grace of God king of France and Navarre.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned quartered shield with arms of France and Old and New Burgundy with scepters behind.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSIT.NOMEN.DOMINI W BENEDICTVM 1705
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
EdgeEmbossed inscription.
MintW
Lille, France (1685-1858)
Mintage1704 W - -
1705 W - -
Catalog ID1170992160
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