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1656 ½ Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV

🇫🇷 France · Livre Tournois · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight13.725 g
Diameter32 mm
Mintage 1,659,054 Combined across issues: & 73,182; 9 723,480; AR 963; C 7,543; E 64,516; F 122,613; G 7,721; H 35,307; I 63,985; K 86,663; L 42,368; M 16,691; N 3,424; T 401,220; Y 9,378
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition91.70% Silver
DesignerJean Warin
ReferenceCiani Royales# 1850, Clairand# 33116
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-7710
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1656 France ½ Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV coins were minted?
1,659,054 were struck. Combined across issues: & 73,182; 9 723,480; AR 963; C 7,543; E 64,516; F 122,613; G 7,721; H 35,307; I 63,985; K 86,663; L 42,368; M 16,691; N 3,424; T 401,220; Y 9,378.
What is a 1656 France ½ Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 13.725 g.
What is the melt value of a 1656 France ½ Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV?
It contains 0.4046 troy ounces of silver. Multiply that by the silver spot price for its melt value. Silver price today