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Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV

🇫🇷 France · Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight27.45 g
Diameter39 mm
Mintage 1,614,615 Combined across issues: & 21,505; 9 433,920; A 657,840; B 124,860; F 7,200; I 2,568; K 10,432; L 40,443; M 87,045; N 11,564; O 2,728; P 16,370; S 81,046; T 17,591; X 99,503; reported issues only — 1 further variety unpublished
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition91.70% Silver
DesignerJean Warin
ReferenceCiani Royales# 1849, KM# 155, Clairand# 33115
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-8814

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1653 France Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV coins were minted?
1,614,615 were struck (Combined across issues: & 21,505; 9 433,920; A 657,840; B 124,860; F 7,200; I 2,568; K 10,432; L 40,443; M 87,045; N 11,564; O 2,728; P 16,370; S 81,046; T 17,591; X 99,503; reported issues only — 1 further variety unpublished).
What is a 1653 France Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 27.45 g.
What is the melt value of a 1653 France 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 1653 France 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.