Louis XIV – Shield With Silver Insignia – 1702 B – Rouen Mint

Louis XIV – Silver Shield with Royal Insignia – 1702 B – Rouen Mint

Silver Shield with Royal Insignia, struck in 1702 during the reign of Louis XIV at the Rouen Mint (letter B).
On the obverse, a bust of the king facing right, with his long hair and drapery, surrounded by the royal title.
On the reverse, the shield of France crowned with three fleurs-de-lis, resting on two crossed scepers, accompanied by the legend “SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM” and the date 1702.
Mintage of 16,323 pieces according to Gadoury.
Coin that was in circulation.

Condition: Wear from circulation, particularly on the portrait’s relief, and small old marks. A cohesive whole, with details still clearly visible. Original patina preserved.

Period: Louis XIV, 1702.

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