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½ Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV

🇫🇷 France · ½ Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight13.725 g
Diameter32 mm
Mintage 2,309,565 Combined across issues: & 13,481; 9 337,025; A 440,058; AR 3,424; B 120,366; C 51,356; F 40,764; G 445,941; H 14,444; I 10,913; K 33,702; L 153,747; M 87,947; N 201,252; Q 53,304; S 113,946; T 184,240; X 3,655; reported issues only — 1 furt
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition91.70% Silver
DesignerJean Warin
ReferenceCiani Royales# 1850, Clairand# 33116
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-7704

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1650 France ½ Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV coins were minted?
2,309,565 were struck (Combined across issues: & 13,481; 9 337,025; A 440,058; AR 3,424; B 120,366; C 51,356; F 40,764; G 445,941; H 14,444; I 10,913; K 33,702; L 153,747; M 87,947; N 201,252; Q 53,304; S 113,946; T 184,240; X 3,655; reported issues only — 1 furt).
What is a 1650 France ½ Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 13.725 g.
What is the melt value of a 1650 France ½ 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 1650 France ½ 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.