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¼ Ecu with short wick - Louis XIV

🇫🇷 France · ¼ Ecu with short wick - Louis XIV · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight6.746 g
Diameter27 mm
Mintage 4,607,682 Combined across issues: A 1,373,098; A 2,509,802; A 211,864; D 512,918; pattern/specimen mintage unpublished
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition91.70% Silver
DesignerJean Warin
ReferenceCiani Royales# 1835, KM# 161, Clairand# 33113
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-8246

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1644 France ¼ Ecu with short wick - Louis XIV coins were minted?
4,607,682 were struck (Combined across issues: A 1,373,098; A 2,509,802; A 211,864; D 512,918; pattern/specimen mintage unpublished).
What is a 1644 France ¼ Ecu with short wick - Louis XIV made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 6.746 g.
What is the melt value of a 1644 France ¼ Ecu with short wick - Louis XIV?
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 with short wick - Louis XIV a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.