1694, Royal France, Louis XIV. Rare Silver ½ Ecu (Half Dollar) Coin. Mint year: 1694 Mintage: Uncertain! Mint Place: Metz (AA) Denomination: 1/2 Ecu of 43 Sols (French Half Dollar). References: Duplessy 1521A, Gadoury 186, KM-295.2 Weight: 13.38gm Diameter: 34mm Material: Silver Obverse: Mailed bust of the Sun King ("le Roi Soleil") - Louis XIV right. Legend: LVD XIIII DG FR E ...