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French silver one twelfth ecu of Louis XIV (1643-1715), Limoges mint, 1660.: CM.757-2019

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Titles

French silver one twelfth ecu of Louis XIV (1643-1715), Limoges mint, 1660.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Louis XIV (1643-1715)
Mint: Limoges

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Notes

History note: Solidus Numismatik, Auction 38, lot 859.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2019-04-29) by Solidus Numismatik

Dating

Production date: AD 1660

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 21 g Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 2.28 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust, right.

  • Text: . LVD . XIIII . D . G * FR . ET . NAV . REX .
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crowned shield.

  • Text: . SIT . NOMEN . DOMINI . BENEDICTVM . 1660
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.757-2019
Primary reference Number: 302263
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 5 August 2021 Updated: Thursday 5 August 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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