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¼ Ecu - Louis XIV (Type 1, titles around the shield, legend begins on top)
🇫🇷 France · ¼ Ecu - Louis XIV (Type 1, titles around the shield, legend begins on top) · 1204–1793
| Weight | 9.712 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Mintage | 210,470 reported issues only — 5 further varieties unpublished |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 91.70% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-FRA-10516 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1644 France ¼ Ecu - Louis XIV (Type 1, titles around the shield, legend begins on top) coins were minted?
210,470 were struck (reported issues only — 5 further varieties unpublished).
What is a 1644 France ¼ Ecu - Louis XIV (Type 1, titles around the shield, legend begins on top) made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 9.712 g.
What is the melt value of a 1644 France ¼ Ecu - Louis XIV (Type 1, titles around the shield, legend begins on top)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1644 France ¼ Ecu - Louis XIV (Type 1, titles around the shield, legend begins on top) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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