France 1⁄16 Ecu of Flanders - Louis XIV, 1686 – 1688

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Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1⁄16 Ecu of Flanders - Louis XIV
Year 1686 – 1688
Ruler Louis XIV (1643–1715)
Composition Silver (.822)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.353
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

1⁄16 Ecu of Flanders - Louis XIV from France. Issued from 1686 to 1688. Struck in Silver (.822). Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.35 g.

Obverse
Draped bust of Louis XIV on the right, wearing a long wig. Sun at 12 o'clock.
Reverse
Crowned shield quartered at 1 and 4 of France, at 2 of modern Burgundy, at 3 of ancient Burgundy. Different workshop in the exergue (under the shield).
Edge
Corded.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1688 L KM#258.2
1687 L KM#258.2
1686 L KM#258.1
1686 L KM#258.2

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