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¼ Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV

🇫🇷 France · ¼ Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight6.862 g
Diameter27 mm
Mintage 277,116 Combined across issues: 9 82,170; B 79,709; M 84,744; T 30,493
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition91.70% Silver
DesignerJean Warin
ReferenceCiani Royales# 1851, KM# 162, Clairand# 33117, Gad R2# 140
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-10136

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1649 France ¼ Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV coins were minted?
277,116 were struck (Combined across issues: 9 82,170; B 79,709; M 84,744; T 30,493).
What is a 1649 France ¼ Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 6.862 g.
What is the melt value of a 1649 France ¼ Ecu 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 1649 France ¼ Ecu 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.