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

🇫🇷 France · Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV (1st type) · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight27.45 g
Diameter39.5 mm
Mintage 906,746 Combined across issues: & 74,750; 9 31,800; A 106,961; D 18,377; D 90,140; E 20,998; G 14,150; G 8,591; H 27,382; I 7,596; I 121,408; K 26,186; L 10,500; M 23,316; N 8,487; N 83,133; O 10,025; P 17,328; S 15,213; S 10,577; X 15,137; Y 3,743
EdgeLettered
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition91.70% Silver
DesignerJoseph Roëttiers
ReferenceCiani Royales# 1889
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-9005

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1692 France Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV (1st type) coins were minted?
906,746 were struck (Combined across issues: & 74,750; 9 31,800; A 106,961; D 18,377; D 90,140; E 20,998; G 14,150; G 8,591; H 27,382; I 7,596; I 121,408; K 26,186; L 10,500; M 23,316; N 8,487; N 83,133; O 10,025; P 17,328; S 15,213; S 10,577; X 15,137; Y 3,743).
What is a 1692 France Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV (1st type) made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 27.45 g.
What is the melt value of a 1692 France 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 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.