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National Currency Collection

France, Louis XIV, 5 sols : 1670

Item Details

Categorization

Collection
Coin
Class
Modern
Name
Precious metal
Form
Circulating

Locations

Country
France

Denominations

5 sols

Dates

Issuing date
1670

Authorities

Ruler
Louis XIV

Designs

Subject Obverse
Louis XIV - king - monarchy
Subject Reverse
Coat-of-arms

Production Types

Mint
Paris
Mark
A

Engraver
Jean Warin

Detail Type

Variety
Large dot placed low between "D G"

Specifications

Edge Treatment
Plain edge

Measurements

Object

Diameter
20.9mm
Weight
2.28g

Materials

Object
Silver