France Double Gold Louis with short wick - Louis XIV, 1643 – 1648

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Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination Double Gold Louis with short wick - Louis XIV
Year 1643 – 1648
Ruler Louis XIV (1643–1715)
Composition Gold
Shape Round
Weight (g) 13.503
Diameter (mm) 53.74
Demonetized Yes

Description

Double Gold Louis with short wick - Louis XIV from France. Issued from 1643 to 1648. Struck in Gold. Measures 53.74 mm and weighs 13.5 g.

Obverse
King with short hair.
Reverse
Eight L's in cruciform with crowns at the ends and lis in the angles.
Edge
Plain.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1648 D
1645 A
1645 D
1644 A
1644 D
1643 A

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