France ¼ 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 ¼ Ecu of Flanders - Louis XIV
Year 1686 – 1688
Ruler Louis XIV (1643–1715)
Composition Silver (.857)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 8.9
Diameter (mm) 28.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

¼ Ecu of Flanders - Louis XIV from France. Issued from 1686 to 1688. Struck in Silver (.857). Measures 28.5 mm and weighs 8.9 g.

Obverse
Bust of Louis XIV facing right. (Louis XIV by the grace of God king of France and Navarre.)
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of France, Old and New Burgundy. (Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
Embossed inscription. (Lord, save the Christian king.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1688 L 139K KM#260.2 (Lille)
1687 L 751K KM#260.2 (Lille)
1686 IL 373K KM#260.1 (Lille)
1686 L — KM#260.2 (Lille)

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