½ Ecu with long wick - Louis XIV

Obverse

Childlike bust of Louis XIV on the right, laurelled, draped and cuirassed in the antique style, with the order of the Holy Spirit ,a long wick descending on the cuirass. Legend starting at 19 h.

Script: Latin Lettering: LVD•XIIII•D•G FR•ET•NAV•REX

Unabridged legend: Ludovicus XIIII Dei Gratia Franciae et Navarrae Rex

Engraver: Jean Warin

Reverse

Crowned shield of France. Different workshop in the exergue.

Script: Latin Lettering: SIT•NOMEN•DOMINI••BENEDICTVM•1647

Unabridged legend: Sit Nomen Domini Benedictum

Engraver: Jean Warin

Specifications

Composition: Silver

Fineness: 0.9170

Weight: 13.5440g

ASW: 0.3993oz

Melt Value: $20.52 (11/19/2025)

Ruler: Louis XIV