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¼ Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV (2nd type)

🇫🇷 France · ¼ Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV (2nd type) · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight6.862 g
Diameter29 mm
Mintage 140,671 Combined across issues: E 56,513; N 41,416; T 42,742; reported issues only — 9 further varieties unpublished
EdgeRope-shaped
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition91.70% Silver
DesignerNorbert Roettiers
ReferenceCiani Royales# 1926
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-10232

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1705 France ¼ Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV (2nd type) coins were minted?
140,671 were struck (Combined across issues: E 56,513; N 41,416; T 42,742; reported issues only — 9 further varieties unpublished).
What is a 1705 France ¼ Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV (2nd type) made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 6.862 g.
What is the melt value of a 1705 France ¼ Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV (2nd 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 1705 France ¼ Ecu with 8 Ls - Louis XIV (2nd type) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.