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Gold Louis with long wick - Louis XIV

🇫🇷 France · Gold Louis with long wick - Louis XIV · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight6.751 g
Diameter25 mm
Mintage 73,932 Combined across issues: A 61,768; A 12,164; reported issues only — 5 further varieties unpublished
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition91.70% Gold
DesignerJean Warin
ReferenceCiani Royales# 1787, Gad R2# 245, Clairand# 33006
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-1196

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1646 France Gold Louis with long wick - Louis XIV coins were minted?
73,932 were struck (Combined across issues: A 61,768; A 12,164; reported issues only — 5 further varieties unpublished).
What is a 1646 France Gold Louis with long wick - Louis XIV made of?
0.917 Gold, weighing 6.751 g.
What is the melt value of a 1646 France Gold Louis with long 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 1646 France Gold Louis with long wick - Louis XIV a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.