France Gold Louis with short wick - Louis XIV, 1643 – 1656

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Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Gold Louis with short wick - Louis XIV
Year 1643 – 1656
Ruler Louis XIV (1643–1715)
Composition Gold (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 6.751
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

Gold Louis with short wick - Louis XIV from France. Issued from 1643 to 1656. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 25 mm and weighs 6.75 g.

Obverse
Childish head of Louis XIV on the right, with short hair. Underneath the vintage.
Reverse
Eight L's leaning and crowned forming a cross cantoned by four fleurs-de-lis. In heart, the letter of workshop, in a circle.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1656 D 1K
1652 D — (fr) différent : croissant
1652 D 2.5K (fr) différent : tour
1651 D 16.9K
1650 D 1K
1649 D 20.7K
1648 D 11K
1645 A 19.1K
1645 D 8.2K
1644 A 344.2K
1644 D 50.7K
1643 A 193.6K

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