France Ecu of Flanders - Louis XIV, 1685 – 1686

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Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Ecu of Flanders - Louis XIV
Year 1685 – 1686
Ruler Louis XIV (1643–1715)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 37.654
Diameter (mm) 42
Demonetized Yes

Description

Ecu of Flanders - Louis XIV from France. Issued from 1685 to 1686. Struck in Silver. Measures 42 mm and weighs 37.65 g.

Obverse
Bust of Louis XIV on the right, draped with the big wig. Caption starting at 19 h.
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
Inscription in relief.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1686 LL 235K (fr) Lille-existe en 3 bustes différents
1686 LL — (fr) Lille-existe en 3 bustes différents-différent croissant
1686 LL — (fr) Lille-existe en 3 bustes différents-différent trèfle
1685 A 102.1K (fr) Paris-1er buste
1685 X 4.9K (fr) Amiens-1er buste

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