France 1⁄12 Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV, 1691
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1⁄12 Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV
Year
1691
Ruler
Louis XIV
(1643–1715)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
2.287
Diameter (mm)
19.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1⁄12 Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV from France. Issued in 1691. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 19.5 mm and weighs 2.29 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Louis XIV on right, draped and cuirassed, with large wig; below, the vintage.
- Reverse
- Cross formed by four groups of two L's leaning against each other under a crown cutting the legend, cantoned by four lilies; in the center of a circle, the letter "atelier".
- Edge
- Corded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1691 A | 1.2M | KM#282.1 |
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