½ Écu - Louis XV
| Silver (.917) | 14.744 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1726-1741 |
| Value | ½ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 14.744 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
Round shield of France crowned, between two olive branches linked at the base.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM 1728
Edge
Inscription in relief.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Écu - Louis XV 1726-1741 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. Louis XV, who ruled France from 1715 to 1774, implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the French economy and strengthening the country's finances. These reforms included the creation of a new currency system, which replaced the old system of livres, sous, and deniers with a new system based on the écu, which was equal to three livres. The ½ écu coin was a key part of this new currency system and was widely used throughout France during this period. Despite the economic and political changes of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1727 9 | 181896 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 9 | 672623 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 BB | 602720 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 L | 419900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1729 9 | 258163 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1729 E | 529425 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1729 N | 255575 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1730 E | 431468 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1731 C | 277532 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Écu - Louis XV 1726-1741 coin.
