Coin
French Mint
Category
Coins and medals
Date
circa 1655 - 1658
Materials
Copper
Measurements
0.5 mm (Depth); 22 mm (Dia); 1.89 g (Weight)
Place of origin
Rouen
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1155982
Summary
Coin. A French Louis XIV copper coin. The obverse is too worn to read. The reverse shows an inscription reading A DE FRANCE across the centre with letter B at base within three fleur de lys.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
French Mint , manufacturer