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Gold Louis with shield - Louis XIV
🇫🇷 France · Gold Louis with shield - Louis XIV · 1204–1793
| Weight | 6.751 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Mintmark | A |
| Mintage | 256,089 Combined across issues: A 10,281; A 245,808 |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 91.70% Gold |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Joseph Roëttiers |
| Reference | Ciani Royales# 1797 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-FRA-8281 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1693 France Gold Louis with shield - Louis XIV coins were minted?
256,089 were struck (Combined across issues: A 10,281; A 245,808).
What is a 1693 France Gold Louis with shield - Louis XIV made of?
0.917 Gold, weighing 6.751 g.
What is the melt value of a 1693 France Gold Louis with shield - 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 1693 France Gold Louis with shield - Louis XIV a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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