France ½ Ecu of Flanders - Louis XIV, 1685 – 1689
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Ecu of Flanders - Louis XIV
Year
1685 – 1689
Ruler
Louis XIV
(1643–1715)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
18.4
Diameter (mm)
35.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Ecu of Flanders - Louis XIV from France. Issued from 1685 to 1689. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 35.5 mm and weighs 18.4 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Louis XIV on the right, draped with the big wig.
- Reverse
- Crowned shield divided into 4 parts: top left and bottom right the coat of arms of France, top right the modern coat of arms of Burgundy, bottom left the ancient coat of arms of Burgundy.
- Edge
- Inscription in relief.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1689 L couronné | 94.4K | KM#262.4 (Lille) | ||
| 1688 L couronné | 48K | KM#262.4 (Lille) | ||
| 1687 L couronné | 740.8K | KM#262.4 (Lille) | ||
| 1686 A | 210.5K | KM#262.1 (Paris) | ||
| 1686 L couronné | 456.5K | KM#262.4 (Lille) | ||
| 1686 LL | — | KM#262.2 (Lille) | ||
| 1686 X | 241K | KM#262.3 (Amiens) | ||
| 1685 A | 761.7K | KM#262.1 (Paris) | ||
| 1685 X | 295.1K | KM#262.3 (Amiens) |
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