France ½ Ecu of Flanders with palm branches - Louis XIV, 1693 – 1699

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Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Ecu of Flanders with palm branches - Louis XIV
Year 1693 – 1699
Ruler Louis XIV (1643–1715)
Composition Silver (.857)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 18.82
Diameter (mm) 36
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Ecu of Flanders with palm branches - Louis XIV from France. Issued from 1693 to 1699. Struck in Silver (.857). Measures 36 mm and weighs 18.82 g.

Obverse
Bust of Louis XIV on the right, armored in the antique style. Legend starting at 19 h.
Reverse
Round crowned shield, quartered of France, modern Burgundy, ancient Burgundy and Navarre between two palms. W in the exergue (under the shield).
Edge
Inscription in relief.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1699 W 14.1K (fr) Lille-flan réformé
1697 W 44.5K (fr) Lille-flan réformé
1696 W 91.5K (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
1694 W (fr) Lille-flan réformé
1693 W (fr) Lille-flan réformé

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