Ecu of Flanders with insignia - Louis XIV round shield
Features
| Issuer |
France
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Louis XIV (1643-1715)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1701-1703 |
| Value | ½ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 37.654 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 360770 |
| References | Dy royales# 1545 Jean Duplessy; 1999. Les monnaies françaises royales. Maison Platt, Paris, France (2 volumes). Louis Ciani, Jules Florange (ed.); 1926. Les Monnaies royales françaises de Hugues Capet à Louis XVI. Jules Florange, Bergerac, France. Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). John Stewart Davenport. European Crowns 1700-1800. Galesburg, Illinois, United States (3 volumes). |
Obverse
Bust of Louis XIV facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·LVD·XIIII·D·G· FR·ET·NAV·REX·
Unabridged legend: Ludovicus XIIII Dei Gratia Franciae et Navarrae Rex
Translation: Louis XIV by the grace of God king of France and Navarre.
Reverse
Crowned circular shield of France, Navarre, Old and New Burgundy with crossed scepter and hand of justice behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · SIT·NOMEN·DOMINI·BENEDICTVM 1702·
Unabridged legend: Sit Nomen Domini Benedictum
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Edge
Embossed inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE·SALVVM·FAC·REGEM·CHRISTIANISSIMVM
Translation: Lord, save the christian king.
Mint
| W | Lille, France (1685-1858) |
Comments
This piece was called "carambola" from 1806.
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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Bullion value: USD 75.91
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Actual silver weight: 1.110 oz
Current silver price: 68.38 USD/oz (see silver price 
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