France – Louis XIV, the Sun King – Silver Écu aux Trois Couronnes An impressive early 18th-century French silver écu issued during the reign of Louis XIV (1643–1715), one of Europe's most celebrated monarchs. This historic coin features an elegant armored portrait of the Sun King, accompanied by the royal titulature of France and Navarre. Obverse: The right-facing portrait of Louis XIV, wearing an elaborate curled wig and classical armor. Legend: LVD. XIIII. D. G. FR. ET. NAV. REX. Reverse: Three richly ornamented royal crowns arranged in a triangular composition, surrounded by fleurs-de-lis and the Latin inscription: SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM "Blessed be the name of the Lord." Specifications: Country: Kingdom of France Monarch: Louis XIV (1643–1715) Denomination: Écu aux trois couronnes Date: 1711 Composition: Silver (.917) Weight: 30.52 grams Reference: Duplessy 1568 / Gadoury 229 Condition: An attractive historic example with visible detail in the royal portrait, curls, armor, and the three ornamental crowns. The coin displays naturally aged grey toning, circulation wear, surface marks, and visible adjustment lines, particularly near the outer areas of the obverse. The edge retains portions of its original raised inscription, adding to the historical appeal of this early 18th-century issue. Please carefully examine all photographs, which form an integral part of the description. Shipping: The coin will be carefully and securely packaged using protective materials and dispatched via DHL with tracking due to the value of the coin. The shipping charge reflects the courier service, protective packaging, and careful handling to ensure safe delivery. An evocative piece of French royal history from the reign of the legendary Sun King.