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Ecu with cravat - Louis XIV (1st type)

🇫🇷 France · Ecu with cravat - Louis XIV (1st type) · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight27.45 g
Diameter39 mm
Mintage 1,585,070 Combined across issues: std 90,676; & 353,876; 9 679,827; B 26,369; E 159,493; I 74,235; K 109,372; X 91,222; reported issues only — 6 further varieties unpublished
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition91.70% Silver
DesignerJean-Baptiste Dufour
ReferenceCiani Royales# 1872-1873
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-9028

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1679 France Ecu with cravat - Louis XIV (1st type) coins were minted?
1,585,070 were struck (Combined across issues: std 90,676; & 353,876; 9 679,827; B 26,369; E 159,493; I 74,235; K 109,372; X 91,222; reported issues only — 6 further varieties unpublished).
What is a 1679 France Ecu with cravat - Louis XIV (1st type) made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 27.45 g.
What is the melt value of a 1679 France Ecu with cravat - Louis XIV (1st type)?
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 1679 France Ecu with cravat - Louis XIV (1st type) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.