1694 LOUIS XIV “THE SUN KING” SILVER HALF ÉCU – REIMS MINT 🪙
Own a piece of French royal history dating back to the reign of Louis XIV (1643–1715), one of France’s most famous and longest-reigning monarchs!
Offered is a historic 1694 French Silver Half Écu (Demi-Écu aux Palmes), struck at the Reims mint during the era of the Sun King. This beautiful historic coin features classic royal imagery and the distinctive palm branches that frame the crowned French coat of arms.
✨ Coin Details:
👑 Ruler: Louis XIV of France
📅 Date: 1694
🏛️ Mint: Reims, France
🪙 Denomination: Half Écu (Demi-Écu)
🥈 Metal: Silver
🎨 Design: Royal bust of Louis XIV on the obverse, with the crowned French coat of arms between two palm branches on the reverse
📜 Historical period: 17th-century France
The Half Écu aux Palmes was part of France’s historic coinage reform, and many examples were struck over older coins, sometimes leaving fascinating traces of the original designs beneath the newer strike.
A fantastic opportunity for collectors of French royal coins, Louis XIV memorabilia, European silver coinage and historical numismatics.
📸 Please inspect the photos carefully for the coin’s condition, patina and remaining detail.
A genuine piece of 17th-century history for your collection.
