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½ Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV (1st type)

🇫🇷 France · ½ Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV (1st type) · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight13.725 g
Diameter33 mm
Mintage 397,420 Combined across issues: 9 2,448; A 31,669; D 164,841; L 7,962; N 85,712; P 6,672; Y 98,116; reported issues only — 13 further varieties unpublished
EdgeLettered
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition91.70% Silver
DesignerJoseph Roëttiers
ReferenceCiani Royales# 1890
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-8277

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1692 France ½ Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV (1st type) coins were minted?
397,420 were struck (Combined across issues: 9 2,448; A 31,669; D 164,841; L 7,962; N 85,712; P 6,672; Y 98,116; reported issues only — 13 further varieties unpublished).
What is a 1692 France ½ Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV (1st type) made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 13.725 g.
What is the melt value of a 1692 France ½ Ecu with 8 Ls - 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 1692 France ½ Ecu with 8 Ls - 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.