1/2 Ecu of Flanders with palm branches - Louis XIV

€16,425.00
IssuerFrance
Year1693-1699
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Silver Ecu
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver (.857)
Weight18.82 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Joseph Roëttiers
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#1529, Ciani#1903
Obverse descriptionBust of Louis XIV on the right, armored in the antique style. Legend starting at 19 h.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLVD.XIIII.D.G FR.ET.NAV.REX.
Reverse descriptionRound crowned shield, quartered of France, modern Burgundy, ancient Burgundy and Navarre between two palms. W in the exergue (under the shield).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSIT.NOMEN.DOMINI BENEDICTVM.1694
EdgeInscription in relief.
MintW
Lille, France (1685-1858)
Mintage1693 W - (fr) Lille-flan réformé -
1694 W - (fr) Lille-flan réformé -
1695  - (fr) existe-sans lettre d`atelier,sans différent au revers et réformation sans croissant -
1695 W - (fr) Lille-flan réformé -
1696 W - (fr) Lille-flan réformé - 91 538
1697 W - (fr) Lille-flan réformé - 44 484
1699 W - (fr) Lille-flan réformé - 14 142
Catalog ID7568269400
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