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FRANCE 1651 L - LOUIS XIV - 1/2 Ecu - NGC Details FULLY STRUCK BEAUTY

Description: A premium example of this scarce coin in a condition that far exceeds what is normally seen for the listed grade of XF. Perhaps, NGC has given this coin a "net" grade due to the surface hairlines it assesses the coin has. In this seller's opinion, this coin qualifies as a full AU and then some on the grading scale. A truly superior specimen of this large sized 17th century silver coin of France and the "Sun King" Louis XIV. Louis XIV, known as the "Sun King" (le Roi Soleil), was the King of France and Navarre from 1643 until his death in 1715. His reign is one of the longest in European history, and he played a central role in shaping the political, cultural, and economic landscape of France during the 17th and early 18th centuries. Here are key points about Louis XIV:Early Life and Accession: Louis XIV was born on September 5, 1638, at the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. He became king at the age of four, following the death of his father, Louis XIII. Due to his young age, his mother, Anne of Austria, and Cardinal Mazarin served as regents. End of the Fronde: The early years of Louis XIV's reign were marked by the Fronde, a series of civil wars and uprisings against royal authority. The Fronde ended with the establishment of royal control, and Louis XIV took personal rule in 1661. Versailles: Louis XIV transformed the Palace of Versailles into a symbol of absolute monarchy and a center of political power and cultural refinement. The court at Versailles became a stage for the display of royal authority and a mechanism for controlling the nobility. Absolutism: Louis XIV is often associated with the concept of absolute monarchy, where the king's authority was considered absolute and derived from divine right. His famous phrase "L'État, c'est moi" (I am the state) encapsulates this idea. Centralization of Power: Louis XIV worked to centralize power by reducing the influence of regional nobility and local parlements. Intendants, royal officials, were appointed to oversee and enforce royal policies in the provinces. Military Expansions: Louis XIV pursued an ambitious foreign policy, engaging in a series of wars known as the Wars of Louis XIV. Notable conflicts included the War of Devolution, the Dutch War, the War of the League of Augsburg, and the War of the Spanish Succession. Economic Policies: Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Louis XIV's finance minister, implemented economic reforms to promote industry, commerce, and trade. Colbert's policies were aimed at strengthening the French economy and increasing state revenue. Revocation of the Edict of Nantes: In 1685, Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes, which had granted religious tolerance to Protestants. The revocation led to the persecution of French Protestants (Huguenots) and prompted many to emigrate. Death: Louis XIV died on September 1, 1715, at the Palace of Versailles. His great-grandson, Louis XV, succeeded him.Louis XIV's reign is often considered a high point of French absolutism, characterized by his personal rule, the centralization of power, and the grandeur of Versailles. However, his policies also faced criticism, and the costs of military endeavors strained the French economy.

Price: 675 USD

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

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FRANCE 1651 L - LOUIS XIV - 1/2 Ecu - NGC Details FULLY STRUCK BEAUTYFRANCE 1651 L - LOUIS XIV - 1/2 Ecu - NGC Details FULLY STRUCK BEAUTY

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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Denomination: 1/2 Ecu

Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated

Composition: Silver

Year: 1651

Grade: XF 45

KM Number: KM164.10

Country/Region of Manufacture: France

Certification: NGC

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