© Julien Fel
© Julien Fel
½ écu à la vieille tête - Louis XV
| Silver (.917) | 14.74 g | 33.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1771-1774 |
| Value | ½ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 14.74 g |
| Diameter | 33.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#192675 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Oval French Ecu, crowned, surmounting the letter of workshop and framed by two olive branches tied by a ribbon.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM 1771•
Engraver: Charles Norbert Roettiers
Edge
Inscription in relief.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ écu à la vieille tête - Louis XV 1771-1774 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in France. The coin was minted during the reign of Louis XV, who ruled France from 1715 to 1774. During his reign, France experienced significant economic and political challenges, including a series of costly wars and a growing sense of discontent among the population. Despite these challenges, the ½ écu à la vieille tête coin remained a popular and widely used denomination, reflecting the ongoing importance of silver coins in everyday transactions.
