France. Louis XIV (1643-1715). Ecu 1652-L, Bayonne

LOUIS XIV 1652L silver écu with a long lock of hair bearing the effigy of the young king Louis XIV (reign 1643 to 1715), struck under the Ancien Régime in the 17th century Main Features • Character: Louis XIV (draped bust to the right with long hair). • Metal: Silver. • Visible legend: LVDS. XIII. D. G. FR. ET. NAV. REX (Louis XIV, by the grace of God, King of France and Navarre). • Era: 1650s (depending on the exact type and workshop, often struck between 1650 and 1656). • Diameter and weight (for a complete écu): approximately 38 to 41 mm with a weight of about 27 grams (there are also sub-multiples such as the half-écu of about 13.5 g and 32 mm). Sales conditions: - No shipping outside Europe. - For any purchase an identity document will be requested (In accordance with French legal obligations applicable to sale and invoicing, an identity document will be required for any purchase to allow the establishment to comply with regulatory obligations.)

Estimate:£183.37

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