France. Louis XIV (1643-1715). 1/2 Écu (Tours) (No reserve price)
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Silver demi-écu aux huit L, second type from the Louis XIV era, ½ écu, about 13 g, about 35 mm, silver 917/1000, early 18th century, obverse with Louis XIV portrait and reverse with eight Ls forming a cross, circulated with wear and scratches, not certified.
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France – Louis XIV – Demi-écu with eight L, second type – Silver
Silver demi-écu from the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King. A French royal coin from the early eighteenth century, of the characteristic type “aux huit L”.
The obverse shows the portrait of Louis XIV facing right, with a long wig and armor. The inscription lists his name as LVD XIIII.
On the reverse, eight L’s form a cross with four crowns, alternating with lilies. In the center are three lilies within a circle. The inscription reads SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM.
On both sides there are traces of an earlier coin design, consistent with a re-strike: the re-stamping of an existing coin.
* Nominal value: ½ écu
* Type: demi-écu aux huit L, second type
* Period: early eighteenth century; exact year and mint location not established with certainty
* Metal: silver, catalog fineness 917/1000
* Measured weight: about 13 grams
* Diameter: about 35 mm
The distinctive cross and multiple inscriptions are clearly recognizable. The specimen shows circulation wear and surface scratches, especially on the portrait side.
The photos show the offered specimen and form an integral part of the description.
France – Louis XIV – Demi-écu with eight L, second type – Silver
Silver demi-écu from the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King. A French royal coin from the early eighteenth century, of the characteristic type “aux huit L”.
The obverse shows the portrait of Louis XIV facing right, with a long wig and armor. The inscription lists his name as LVD XIIII.
On the reverse, eight L’s form a cross with four crowns, alternating with lilies. In the center are three lilies within a circle. The inscription reads SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM.
On both sides there are traces of an earlier coin design, consistent with a re-strike: the re-stamping of an existing coin.
* Nominal value: ½ écu
* Type: demi-écu aux huit L, second type
* Period: early eighteenth century; exact year and mint location not established with certainty
* Metal: silver, catalog fineness 917/1000
* Measured weight: about 13 grams
* Diameter: about 35 mm
The distinctive cross and multiple inscriptions are clearly recognizable. The specimen shows circulation wear and surface scratches, especially on the portrait side.
The photos show the offered specimen and form an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
France
Year/period and variation
(Tours)
Ruler
Louis XIV (1643-1715)
Denomination
1/2 Écu
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
13 g
Number of objects
1
Theme
Royalty
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